He will be constitutionally obliged to do so having served two five-year terms.

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In countries that ultimately ratify the revised version, companies from non-ratifying countries will still be obliged to abide by the terms of the treaty, as they do any local laws.

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Adecco declared immediately as it is obliged to do by stock-exchange rules that there would be a delay in filing its accounts.

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