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ARTICLE-1: General obligations     [go to this ARTICLE]
... General obligations ...


ARTICLE-3: Exceptions     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. Notwithstanding the general obligations under Article 1, the retention or transfer of a number of anti-personnel mines for the development of and training in mine detection, mine clearance, or mine destruction techniques is permitted. The amount of such mines shall not exceed the minimum number absolutely necessary for the above-mentioned purposes. ...


ARTICLE-6: International cooperation and assistance     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. In fulfilling its obligations under this Convention each State Party has the right to seek and receive assistance, where feasible, from other States Parties to the extent possible. ...


ARTICLE-8: Facilitation and clarification of compliance     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. The States Parties agree to consult and cooperate with each other regarding the implementation of the provisions of this Convention, and to work together in a spirit of cooperation to facilitate compliance by States Parties with their obligations under this Convention. ...
... b) The protection of any constitutional obligations the requested State Party may have with regard to proprietary rights, searches and seizures, or other constitutional rights; or ...


ARTICLE-20: Duration and withdrawal     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 4. The withdrawal of a State Party from this Convention shall not in any way affect the duty of States to continue fulfilling the obligations assumed under any relevant rules of international law. ...