
Article 1 
The signing of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, of the other part, is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement.
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union.
Article 3 
This Decision will enter into force the day after its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 14 May 2012.
For the Council
The President
C. ASHTON