Article 10

Relationship Between Different Kinds of Uses

Convention Text

  1. In the absence of agreement or custom to the contrary, no use of an international watercourse enjoys inherent priority over other uses.
  2. In the event of a conflict between uses of an international watercourse, it shall be resolved with reference to Articles 5 to 7, with special regard being given to the requirements of vital human needs.

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