The Parties shall endeavour to agree on the interpretation and application of PeSFTA, and shall make every attempt through cooperation, consultations or other means to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution. If they cannot settle the dispute within the consultation term, then the complaining Party may request in writing for the intervention of the Commission.

The Commission may:
(a) call on such technical advisors or create such working groups or expert groups as it deems necessary;
(b) have recourse to good offices, conciliation, mediation, or such other dispute resolution procedures; or
(c) make recommendations.

If the Commission does not settle the dispute, then any Party could request for the establishment of a Panel. The Panel shall base its report on the relevant provisions of the PeSFTA, the submissions and arguments of the Parties, and on any information before it pursuant to Article 17.11 (Role of Experts).

The Panel shall present a final report to the Parties within 45 days of releasing the initial report. Upon receipt of the final report, the Parties shall agree on the resolution of the dispute.