2. . The context for the purpose of the interpretation of a treaty shall comprise, in addition

to the text, including its preamble and annexes:

a) any agreement relating to the treaty which was made between all the parties

in connection with the conclusion of the treaty;

b) any instrument which was made by one or more parties in connection with

the conclusion of the treaty and accepted by the other parties as an instrument

related to the treaty.

3. There shall be taken into account, together with the context:

a) any subsequent agreement between the parties regarding the interpretation

ofthe treaty or the application of its provisions;

b) any subsequent practice in the application ofthe treaty which establishes the

agreement of the parties regarding its interpretation;

e) any relevant rules of intemational law applicable in the relations between

the parties.

4. A special meaning shall be given to a term if it is established that the parties so

intended.

Artícle 32

Supplementary means of interpretation

Recourse may be had to supplementary means of interpretation, including the preparatory

work of the treaty and the circumstances of its conclusion, in order to confirm the meaning

resulting from the application of article 31, or to determine the meaning when the

interpretation according to article 31 :

a) leaves the meaning ambiguous or obscure; or

b) leads to a result which is manifestly absurd or unreasonable.

Article 33

Interpretation of treaties authentícated in two or more languages

1. When a treaty has been authenticated in two or more languages, the text is equally

authoritative in each language, unless the treaty provides or the parties agree that, in

case of divergence, a particular text shall prevail.

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