The President of the Republic is informed of any negotiation for the conclusion of an international agreement not subject to ratification. Article 120: Peace treaties, treaties or agreements relating to the establishment of international organizations, those that modify the internal laws of the State, may only be ratified by a law. Governing legislation for the purpose of ratification is subject to review by the Constitutional Council. Article 121: The Republic may recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court under the conditions prescribed by the Treaty signed on 17 July 1998. Article 122: If the Constitutional Council, called upon by the President of the Republic, the President of the National Assembly or Senate or by at least one-tenth of deputies or senators, has declared that an international treaty or agreement contains a clause contrary to the Constitution; authorization to ratify it may take place only after review by the Constitution. CHAPTER II. THE AUTHORITY OF TREATIES Article 123: Upon their publication, treaties or agreements duly ratified have an authority superior to that of domestic laws, subject, with respect to each treaty or accord, to the exercise thereof by the other contracting party. TITLE VII. ASSOCIATION, CO-OPERATION AND INTEGRATION AMONG AFRICAN STATES CHAPTER I. AFRICAN INTEGRATION Article 124: The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire may conclude association or integration agreements with other African states including the partial relinquishment of sovereignty with a view to achieving African unity. The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire agrees to establish with these States, intergovernmental organizations for joint management, coordination and free cooperation. CHAPTER II. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE AGREEMENTS Article 125: The objectives of the organizations referred to in Article 124 may notably include: - harmonization of monetary, economic and financial policy; - establishment of customs unions; - creation of solidarity funds; - harmonization of development plans; - harmonization of foreign policy; - pooling of their own resources to ensure national defense; - coordination of jurisdictional organization; - cooperation regarding security and protection of persons and property; - cooperation in the fight against serious crime and terrorism; - cooperation in the fight against corruption and related offenses; - cooperation in the fight against tax fraud and tax evasion; - cooperation in higher education, scientific research and technological innovation; - cooperation in the fields of education, technical education and vocational training; - cooperation in the field of health; - harmonization of rules concerning the statutes for public service and labor law; - coordination of transport, communication and telecommunication;