ARTICLE 52 LEGAL CONTINUITY 1. All treaties conventions agreements concords declarations, protocols and other ASEAN instruments which have been in effect before the entry into force of this Charter shall continue to be valid 2. In case of inconsistency between the rights and obligations of ASEAN Member States under such instruments and this Charter, the Charter shall prevail. ARTICLE 53 ORIGINAL TEXT The signed onginal text of this Charter in English shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of ASEAN, who shall provide a certified copy to each Member State. ARTICLE 54 REGISTRATION OF THE ASEAN CHARTER This Charter shall be registered by the Secretary-General of ASEAN with the Secretariat of the United Nations, pursuant to Article 102, paragraph 1 of the Charter of the United Nations. ARTICLE 55 ASEAN ASSETS The assets and funds of the organisation shall be vested in the name of ASEAN