The provisional period starts after the end of the aforesaid six months directly. All establishments and mechanisms formed with the period of the 6 months will continue performing its tasks.

There will be a national government at the agreement of the two sides, taking into account the cultural and religious diversity of the Sudanese people.

In all parts of Sudan, except the southern provinces the rule will be according to the Islamic Sharia, and unanimity.

Inside the southern provinces the legislation is based on the values of religions and traditions valid in the south.

The agreement's pivotal points are the unity of Sudan which is based on the democracy of the rule, justice and equity and honoring all rights of the people of Sudan to be the top priority in the two sides talks.

The people of southern Sudan have the right to rule their provinces, the same right they have also to take part in the national government of all Sudan.

The people of southern Sudan have the right through a general referendum to self- determination, religion, and traditions that are a source of great might for the Sudanese people.