Article 37 Relation with protocols

This Convention may be supplemented by one or more protocols.

In order to become a Party to a protocol, a State or a regional economic integration organisation must also be a Party to this Convention.

A State Party to this Convention is not bound by a protocol unless it becomes a Party to the protocol in accordance with the provisions thereof.

Any protocol to this Convention shall be interpreted together with this Convention, taking into account the purpose of that protocol.