Section 1 Conclusion of treaties

Art. 6. Capacity of States to conclude treaties

Art. 7. Full powers

Art. 8. Subsequent confirmation of an act performed without authorization

Art. 9. Adoption of the text

Art. 10. Authentication of the text

Art. 11. Means of expressing consent to be bound by a treaty

Art. 12. Consent to be bound by a treaty expressed by signature

Art. 13. Consent to be bound by a treaty expressed by an exchange of instruments constituting a treaty

Art. 14. Consent to be bound by a treaty expressed by ratification, acceptance or approval

Art. 15. Consent to be bound by a treaty expressed by accession

Art. 16. Exchange or deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession

Art. 17. Consent to be bound by part of a treaty and choice of differing provisions

Art. 18. Obligation not to defeat the object and purpose of a treaty prior to its entry into force