Paragraph 2 Meetings

The Joint Committee shall normally meet every two years. The meeting of the Joint Committee shall be convened by the Chair. Meetings shall be held in Manila and Brussels alternately, on a date fixed by mutual agreement. Special sessions of the Joint Committee may be held at the request of either Party, if the Parties so agree.

If both Parties agree, the meetings of the Joint Committee may exceptionally be held by means of video- or teleconference.

Meetings of the Joint Committee shall be conducted exclusively and in confidence between representatives of the Parties, unless both Parties agree to do otherwise.