opinions on a job contract clause

my friend and I have been debating over what it meant with the ‘not withstanding’ is it either you must complete the whole 6 months or just give notice? somebody help :’)

“3. Termination and Commitment Period

You or the Company shall be entitled to terminate your employment at any time by one party giving the other two (2) weeks' notice in writing. Notwithstanding this, there is a minimum commitment period of six (6) months from the commencement of employment. Upon the successful completion of this period, the Company may consider converting your role to a full-time position, subject to mutual agreement and performance evaluation.”