---
titel: Vierde Protocol bij de Algemene Overeenkomst betreffende de handel in diensten
bwb_id: BWBV0005855
type: verdrag
status: geldend
datum_inwerkingtreding: '1998-02-05'
bron: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBV0005855
citeertitel: Vierde Protocol bij de Algemene Overeenkomst betreffende de handel in
  diensten
---

# Vierde Protocol bij de Algemene Overeenkomst betreffende de handel in diensten

### Artikel 1

Upon the entry into force of this Protocol, a Schedule of Specific Commitments and a List of Exemptions from Article II concerning basic telecommunications annexed to this Protocol relating to a Member shall, in accordance with the terms specified therein, supplement or modify the Schedule of Specific Commitments and the List of Article II Exemptions of that Member.

### Artikel 2

This Protocol shall be open for acceptance, by signature or otherwise, by the Members concerned until 30 November 1997.

### Artikel 3

The Protocol shall enter into force on 1 January 1998 provided it has been accepted by all Members concerned. If by 1 December 1997 the Protocol has not been accepted by all Members concerned, those Members which have accepted it by that date may decide, prior to 1 January 1998, on its entry into force.

### Artikel 4

This Protocol shall be deposited with the Director-General of the WTO. The Director-General of the WTO shall promptly furnish to each Member of the WTO a certified copy of this Protocol and notifications of acceptances thereof.

### Artikel 5

This Protocol shall be registered in accordance with the provisions of Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.