Article XIX: Signature (a) This Agreement shall be open for signature at Washington from __________ until it enters into force, or until a period of nine months has elapsed, whichever occurs first: (i) by the Government of any State party to the Interim Agreement; (ii) by the Government of any other State member of the International Telecommunication Union. (b) Any Government signing this Agreement may do so without its signature being subject to ratification, acceptance or approval or with a declaration accompanying its signature that it is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. (c) Any State referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article may accede to this Agreement after it is closed for signature. (d) No reservation may be made to this Agreement.