Southern African Development Community 8. State Parties shall take all steps required to give effect to the application of the provisions of the Protocol. ARTICLE 26 RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER STATES, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Subject to the provisions of Article 6(1) of the Treaty, State Parties shall maintain good relations and other forms of cooperation, and may enter into agreements with other states, regions and international organisations, whose objectives are compatible with the objectives and provisions of this Protocol ARTICLE 27 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES State Parties shall endeavour, to settle any dispute arising from the application, interpretation or implementation of the provision of this Protocol amicably, and any dispute which cannot be settled amicably, shall be referred to the SADC Tribunal for adjudication in accordance with Article 16 of the Treaty. ARTICLE 28 WITHDRAWAL 1. Any State Party shall be considered to have withdrawn from this Protocol upon the expiration of twelve (12) months from the date of giving written notice to that effect to the Executive Secretary. 2. Such State Parties shall cease to enjoy all rights and benefits under this Protocol upon the withdrawal becoming effective. ARTICLE 29 AMENDMENT 1. A State Party, in consultation with Social Partners, may propose an amendment to this Protocol and shall submit such proposal to the Executive Secretary. 2. The Executive Secretary shall give written notice to all Member States of the proposed amendment and thirty (30) days shall elapse from the date of such notification, after which, the Executive Secretary shall submit the proposal for amendment to the Council for consideration. Protocol on Employment and Labour -26-