Dispute Settlement
Singapore and Jordan have negotiated a comprehensive set of dispute settlement procedures, to ensure that if differences arise as to the interpretation or the implementation of rights and obligations under the Agreement, a predictable, efficient and effective framework is in place to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible.
The Parties shall at all times endeavour to agree on the interpretation and application of this Agreement, and shall make every attempt possible to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution of any matter that might affect its operation.
Any request for consultations shall be submitted in writing and shall give the reasons for the request, including identification of the measures at issue and an indication of the legal basis of the complaint.
The Parties shall provide each other with sufficient information as may be reasonably available to them to enable a full examination of how the measure might affect the operation of the Agreement and they shall treat as confidential any information exchanged
If the Parties fail to resolve a dispute within 30 days of the commencement of consultations under Article 7.2, either Party may refer the matter to the Joint Committee, which shall convene and endeavour to resolve the dispute as it deems appropriate.
If a matter referred to the Joint Committee has not been resolved within a period of 45 days after the dispute was referred to it, or within such other period as the Joint Committee has specified, the complaining Party may make a written request to the other Party to appoint an arbitral tribunal, which should include a statement of the claim and the grounds on which it is based. Annex 7A provides further details on this area.