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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part 7746/21 EB/NT/sr EN COMMON AVIATION AREA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINE, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as "the EU Treaties") and being Member States of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member States"), and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINE, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties"; DESIRING to create a common aviation area (CAA) based on mutual market access to the air transport markets of the Parties, with equal conditions of competition and respect for the same rules – including in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport services; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and Ukraine provides that, with a view to assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements; DESIRING to make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that the creation of the CAA and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity for their air carriers to operate the agreed services; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of people, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Samples: Common Aviation Area Agreement

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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part 7746/21 TREE.2 EB/NT/sr EN COMMON AVIATION AREA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINE, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as "the EU Treaties") and being Member States of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member States"), and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINE, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties"; DESIRING to create a common aviation area (CAA) based on mutual market access to the air transport markets of the Parties, with equal conditions of competition and respect for the same rules – including in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport services; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and Ukraine provides that, with a view to assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements; DESIRING to make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that the creation of the CAA and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity for their air carriers to operate the agreed services; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of people, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Samples: Common Aviation Area Agreement

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Partnership Agreement on relations and cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and UkraineNew Zealand, of the other part 7746/21 EB9787/16 DGC 1B VP/NTIC/sr EN COMMON AVIATION AREA PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT ON RELATIONS AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINENEW ZEALAND, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 The EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter referred to as "the Union", and THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Member States of the European Union, hereinafter referred to as the "Member States", of the one part, and NEW ZEALAND, of the other part, hereinafter referred to as "the Parties", CONSIDERING their shared values and close historical, political, economic and cultural ties, WELCOMING the progress made in developing their mutually beneficial relationship since the adoption of the Joint Declaration on Relations and Cooperation between the European Union and New Zealand on 21 September2007, REAFFIRMING their commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations ("UN Charter") and to strengthening the role of the United Nations ("UN"), REAFFIRMING their commitment to democratic principles and human rights as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international human rights instruments as well as to the principles of the rule of law and good governance, ACKNOWLEDGING the New Zealand Government's particular commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, EMPHASISING the comprehensive nature of their relationship and the importance of providing a coherent framework to promote the development of this relationship, EXPRESSING their common will to elevate their relations into a strengthened partnership, CONFIRMING their desire to intensify and develop their political dialogue and cooperation, DETERMINED to consolidate, deepen and diversify cooperation in areas of mutual interest, at the bilateral, regional and global levels and for their mutual benefit, RECOGNISING the need for enhanced cooperation in the fields of justice, freedom and security, RECOGNISING their desire to promote sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions, FURTHER RECOGNISING their common interest in promoting mutual understanding and strong people-to-people links, including through tourism, reciprocal arrangements that enable young people to visit other countries and take up work and study options, and other short-term visits, REAFFIRMING their strong commitment to promote economic growth, global economic governance, financial stability and effective multilateralism, REAFFIRMING their commitment to cooperating in promoting international peace and security, BUILDING ON the agreements concluded between the Union and New Zealand, notably in relation to crisis management, science and technology, air services, conformity assessment procedures and sanitary measures, NOTING that in case the Parties decided, within the framework of this Agreement, to enter into specific agreements in the area of freedom, security and justice which were to be concluded by the Union pursuant to Title V of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the provisions of such future agreements would not bind the United Kingdom and/or Ireland unless the Union, simultaneously with the United Kingdom and/or Ireland as regards their respective previous bilateral relations, notifies New Zealand that the United Kingdom and/or Ireland has/have become bound by such agreements as part of the Union in accordance with Protocol No 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Likewise, any subsequent Union (hereinafter referred internal measures which were to as "the EU Treaties") and being Member States of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member States"), and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINE, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties"; DESIRING to create a common aviation area (CAA) based on mutual market access be adopted pursuant to the air transport markets of above mentioned Title V to implement this Agreement would not bind the Parties, United Kingdom and/or Ireland unless they have notified their wish to take part or accept such measures in accordance with equal conditions of competition and respect for the same rules – including in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international Protocol No 21. Also noting that such future agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport services; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Agreement between the European or such subsequent Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and Ukraine provides that, with a view to assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements; DESIRING to make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules internal measures would fall within Protocol No 22 on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I position of Denmark annexed to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that the creation of the CAA and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity for their air carriers to operate the agreed services; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of peoplethose Treaties, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Samples: Partnership Agreement

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Investment Protection Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukrainethe Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, of the other part 7746/21 EB5932/19 RELEX.1.A JVB/NTIC/sr EN COMMON AVIATION AREA INVESTMENT PROTECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINETHE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter referred to as the "Union", THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURGLUXEMBURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, of the European Union (one part, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "EU Party", and THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM of the other part, hereinafter referred to as "Viet Nam", hereinafter jointly referred to as the EU Treaties") Parties", RECOGNISING their longstanding and being Member States of strong partnership based on the common principles and values reflected in the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, of the other part, signed in Brussels on 27 June 2012 (hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member StatesPartnership and Cooperation Agreement"), and THE EUROPEAN UNIONtheir important economic, hereinafter also referred to trade and investment relationship, including as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINE, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties"; DESIRING to create a common aviation area (CAA) based on mutual market access to the air transport markets of the Parties, with equal conditions of competition and respect for the same rules – including reflected in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport services; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and Ukraine provides thatSocialist Republic of Viet Nam, with a view signed in Brussels on dd/mm/yyyy (hereinafter referred to assuring a coordinated development of transport between as the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements"Free Trade Agreement"); DESIRING to make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers further strengthen their economic relationship as part of, and shippers competitive prices in a manner coherent with, their overall relations, and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from convinced that this Agreement will create a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits new climate for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities development of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base investment between the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that this Agreement will complement and promote regional economic integration efforts; DETERMINED to strengthen their economic, trade and investment relationship in accordance with the creation objective of the CAA sustainable development, in its economic, social and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements environmental dimensions, and that adequate assistance is important in to promote investment under this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated Agreement in a transparent manner mindful of high levels of environmental and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access labour protection and relevant internationally recognised standards and agreements to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures which they are limited, including access to airportsparty; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriersraise living standards, allowing fair promote economic growth and equal opportunity for stability, create new employment opportunities and improve the general welfare and, to this end, reaffirming their air carriers commitment to operate promoting investment; REAFFIRMING their commitments to the agreed servicesprinciples of sustainable development in the Free Trade Agreement; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting transparency as reflected in their commitments in the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising Free Trade Agreement; REAFFIRMING their commitment to the rights Charter of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by AirUnited Nations, done at Montreal 28 May 1999San Francisco on 26 June 1945, and having regard to the principles articulated in The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10 December 1948; WELCOMING BUILDING on their respective rights and obligations under the ongoing dialogue between Marrakesh Agreement establishing the Parties World Trade Organization, done at Marrakesh on 15 April 1994 (hereinafter referred to deepen their relations in as the "WTO Agreement") and other areasmultilateral, regional and bilateral agreements and arrangements to which they are party, in particular particular, the Free Trade Agreement; DESIRING to facilitate promote the movement competitiveness of peopletheir companies by providing them with a predictable legal framework for their investment relations, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I CHAPTER 1 OBJECTIVES AND GENERAL PROVISIONSDEFINITIONS

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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukrainethe SADC EPA States, of the other part 7746/21 EB5730/2/16 REV 2 DGC 1B SHO/NT/sr kp EN COMMON AVIATION AREA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINETHE SADC EPA STATES, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UASADC/en 1 PREAMBLE PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UASADC/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties EU/SADC/en 3 THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning functioning of the European Union (Union, hereinafter referred to as "the EU Treaties") and being Member States of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member States"), Union” and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINETHE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA, THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO, THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE, THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, and THE KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND hereinafter referred to as the “Southern African Development Community Economic Partnership Agreement States”, of the other partpart (“the SADC EPA States”), hereinafter jointly referred to as "EU/SADC/en 4 CONSIDERING the Parties"; DESIRING ’ wish to create a common aviation area (CAA) further strengthen their trade links and establish close and lasting relations based on mutual market access to the air transport markets of the Parties, with equal conditions of competition partnership and respect for the same rules – including in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation cooperation; CONVINCED that this Agreement will further deepen and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation encourage economic and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen trade relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport create new employment opportunities, including through attract investment and improve living standards in the development territories of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport servicesParties while promoting sustainable development; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport development finance cooperation for the implementation of this Agreement; RECOGNISING the efforts by the SADC EPA States to ensure economic and social development for their peoples in promoting tradethe context of deepening regional integration in the Southern African Development Community region (“SADC region”); CONFIRMING the Parties’ commitment to promote regional cooperation and economic integration, tourism and investmentto encourage the liberalisation of trade in the SADC region; NOTING RECOGNISING the Convention special needs and interests of the SADC EPA States and the need to address their diverse levels of economic development, geographic and socio-economic concerns; EU/SADC/en 5 RECOGNISING the special circumstances of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (“BLNS States”) in this Agreement and the need to take into account the effects on International Civil Aviationthem of trade liberalisation under the Trade, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Development and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union South Africa and the European Atomic Energy Community and their its Member States and Ukraine provides thatStates, with a view to assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements; DESIRING to make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules signed on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation11 October 1999 (“TDCA”); RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with special circumstances and needs of the CAA rules, including Least Developed Countries (“LDCs”) of the opening SADC EPA States through the use of access to markets special and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers differential treatment and the industries of both Partiesasymmetry; RECOGNISING the special circumstances of Lesotho as the only LDC in SACU and that the creation impact of the CAA reduction of the tariff revenue as a result of the TDCA and implementation this Agreement necessitates priority in aid for trade; RECOGNISING the special circumstances of its those SADC EPA States emerging from long-term armed conflict, necessitating special and differential treatment and asymmetry; TAKING ACCOUNT of the Parties’ rights and obligations in terms of their membership of the World Trade Organisation (“WTO”), and reaffirming the importance of the multilateral trading system; RECALLING the importance attached by the Parties to the principles and rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements governing the multilateral trading system and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated to the need to apply them in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding manner; EU/SADC/en 6 BEARING IN MIND the Partnership Agreement between the Members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (“ACP”) Group of States of the one part, and the European Community (“EC”) and its Member States of the other part, signed on 23 June 2000 and revised on 25 June 2005 (“Cotonou Agreement”); CONFIRMING the Parties’ commitment to and support for economic development in the SADC EPA States to attain the Millennium Development Goals (“MDGs”); BEARING IN MIND the TDCA; BEARING IN MIND Parties’ commitment to ensuring that their access to air transport infrastructuresmutual arrangements support the process of regional integration under the Treaty of the Southern African Development Community, especially where these infrastructures are limitedsigned on 17 August 1992, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity for their air carriers to operate the agreed servicesas amended (“SADC Treaty”); RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition the particular case of the Southern African Customs Union (“SACU”) established under the Southern African Customs Union Agreement, 2002, between the Governments of the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa and may jeopardise the basic objectives Kingdom of this Swaziland, signed on 21 October 2002 (“SACU Agreement”); AFFIRMING CONFIRMING the Parties’ support and encouragement for the process of trade liberalisation; EMPHASISING the importance of protecting agriculture and sustainable development in poverty alleviation in the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effectSADC EPA States; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of people, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWSto conclude this Agreement: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE PART I SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER AREAS OF COOPERATION CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Samples: Economic Partnership Agreement

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and UkraineColombia and Peru, of the other part 7746/21 EB14764/11 DG C DSI/NT/sr ks EN COMMON AVIATION AREA TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINECOLOMBIA AND PERU, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURGLUXEMBURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union Union, hereinafter referred to as the "Member States of the European Union", and THE EUROPEAN UNION, of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA (hereinafter referred to as "the EU TreatiesColombia") and being Member States THE REPUBLIC OF PERU (hereinafter referred to as "Peru") hereinafter also referred to as the "signatory Andean Countries" of the other part, CONSIDERING the importance of the historical and cultural links and the special links of friendship and cooperation between the European Union and its Member States and the signatory Andean Countries, and their wish to promote the economic integration between the Parties; DETERMINED to strengthen those links by building on the existing mechanisms that govern relations between the European Union and its Member States and the signatory Andean Countries, in particular the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, on the one part, and the Andean Community and its Member Countries, on the other part, signed on 15 December 2003 (hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member StatesPolitical Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement1"), and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", 1 The inclusion of the one partreference to the 2003 Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement shall be maintained provided that such Agreement enters into force before the signature of this Trade Agreement. REAFFIRMING their commitment to the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; CONTRIBUTING to the harmonious development and expansion of world and regional trade, and UKRAINE, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties"offering a catalyst for international cooperation; DESIRING to create a common aviation area (CAA) based on mutual market access to promote comprehensive economic development with the air transport markets objective of the Parties, with equal conditions of competition reducing poverty and respect for the same rules – including in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation creating new employment opportunities and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigationimproved working conditions, as well as raising living standards in their respective territories by liberalising and expanding trade and investment between their territories; COMMITTED to implementing this Agreement in accordance with the objective of sustainable development, including, the promotion of economic progress, the respect for labour rights and the protection of the environment, in accordance with the international commitments adopted by the Parties; BUILDING on their respective rights and obligations under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WTO Agreement"); DETERMINED to eliminate distortions to their reciprocal trade; and to prevent the creation of unnecessary obstacles to trade; DETERMINED to establish clear and mutually advantageous rules governing their trade and to xxxxxx trade and investment between them, and to promote a regular dialogue among them on these issues; DESIRING to promote the competitiveness of their companies in international markets by providing them with a predictable legal framework for their trade and investment relations; CONSIDERING the difference in economic and social development between the signatory Andean Countries and the European Union and its Member States; AFFIRMING their rights to use, to the greatest extent, the flexibilities provided for in the multilateral framework for the protection of public interest; RECOGNISING that the signatory Andean Countries are members of the Andean Community, and that the Decision 598 of the Andean Community requires that when its Member Countries negotiate trade agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen countries, the Andean legal system is preserved in the reciprocal relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport servicesAndean Community Member Countries; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and Ukraine provides that, with a view to assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements; DESIRING to make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards respective regional integration processes of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments and of the signatory Andean Countries within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence framework of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that the creation of the CAA and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity for their air carriers to operate the agreed services; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of people, Andean Community. HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONSINITIAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 1 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

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Samples: Trade Agreement

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Agreement on Air Transport between the Federative Republic of Brazil, on the one side, and the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of on the other part 7746/21 EBside 10177/2/11 REV 2 DG C I C ROD/NTJGC/sr hc EN COMMON AVIATION AREA AGREEMENT ON AIR TRANSPORT BETWEEN THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL, ON THE ONE SIDE, AND THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINE, OF ON THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 SIDE THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL (hereinafter "Brazil"), on the one side; and THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY, MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, being parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter referred to together as "the EU Treaties") and being Member States of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as "the "EU Member States"), and THE the EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINE, of on the other partside; Brazil and the Member States being parties to the Convention on International Civil Aviation done at Chicago, hereinafter jointly referred to as "on the Parties"7th day of December, 1944, together with the European Union; DESIRING to create a common promote an aviation area (CAA) system based on mutual market access to the competition among air transport markets of the Parties, with equal conditions of competition and respect for the same rules – including carriers in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation marketplace with minimum government interference and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international agreements with third parties and international organisationsregulation; DESIRING to deepen relations between the Parties promote their interests in the field respect of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport servicestransportation; RECOGNISING the importance of efficient air transport transportation in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and Ukraine provides that, with a view to assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements; DESIRING to make it possible for enhance air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments within the EUservices; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport transportation; DETERMINED to obtain the potential benefits of regulatory cooperation and, to the extent practical, harmonisation of regulations and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against approaches; ACKNOWLEDGING the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the important potential benefits that both Parties can reap may arise from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets competitive air services and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that the creation of the CAA and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that viable air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airportsservices industries; DESIRING to ensure xxxxxx a competitive air services environment, recognising that where there is not a level competitive playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity potential benefits may not be realised; DESIRING to make it possible for their air carriers to operate have a fair and equal opportunity to provide the agreed services; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of services under this Agreement; DESIRING to maximise benefits to passengers, shippers, air carriers and airports and their employees, and others benefiting indirectly; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effectpolicy; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including consumers and encouraging an appropriate level of consumer protection associated with air services; NOTING the protections afforded by importance of capital to the Convention aviation industry for the Unification further development of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Airair services; DESIRING to conclude an agreement on air transport, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING supplementary to the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of peoplesaid Convention, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS:

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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Investment Protection Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukrainethe Republic of Singapore, of the other part 7746/21 EB/NT7980/18 RELEX.1.A JU/sr EN COMMON AVIATION AREA INVESTMENT PROTECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINETHE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 THE EUROPEAN UNION (hereinafter referred to as the "Union"), THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURGLUXEMBURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as "the EU Treaties") and being Member States of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member States"), and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU"UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, of the one part, and UKRAINE, THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE (hereinafter referred to as "Singapore") of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "the Parties" or individually referred to as a "; DESIRING to create a common aviation area (CAA) Party", RECOGNISING their longstanding and strong partnership based on mutual market access to the air transport markets common principles and values reflected in the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the Partiesone part, with equal conditions and the Republic of competition Singapore, of the other part, and respect for the same rules – their important economic, trade and investment relationship including as reflected in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport services; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and Ukraine provides that, with a view Republic of Singapore (hereinafter referred to assuring a coordinated development of transport between as the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements"EUSFTA"); DESIRING to make it possible further strengthen their relationship as part of and in a manner coherent with their overall relations, and convinced that this Agreement will create a new climate for air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors further development of investment between the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that this Agreement will complement and promote regional economic integration efforts; DETERMINED to strengthen their economic, trade, and investment relations in accordance with the creation objective of sustainable development, in its economic, social and environmental dimensions, and to promote investment in a manner mindful of high levels of environmental and labour protection and relevant internationally-recognised standards and agreements to which they are parties; REAFFIRMING their commitment to the principles of sustainable development and transparency as reflected in the EUSFTA; REAFFIRMING each Party's right to adopt and enforce measures necessary to pursue legitimate policy objectives such as social, environmental, security, public health and safety, promotion and protection of cultural diversity; REAFFIRMING their commitment to the Charter of the CAA United Nations signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945 and implementation having regard to the principles articulated in The Universal Declaration of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity for their air carriers to operate Human Rights adopted by the agreed servicesGeneral Assembly of the United Nations on 10 December 1948; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting transparency in international trade and investment to the environment in developing benefit of all stakeholders; BUILDING on their respective rights and implementing international aviation policy obligations under the WTO Agreement and recognising the rights of sovereign States other multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements and arrangements to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areaswhich they are party, in particular to facilitate particular, the movement of peopleEUSFTA, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I CHAPTER ONE OBJECTIVE AND GENERAL PROVISIONSDEFINITIONS

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Samples: Investment Protection Agreement

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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Framework Agreement on partnership and cooperation between the European Union and its Member Statesmember states, of the one part, and Ukrainethe Republic of the Philippines, of the other part 7746/21 EB15616/10 MN/NTSC/sr kp DG E V LIMITE EN COMMON AVIATION AREA FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINETHE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter referred to as "the Union" and THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY, MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as "the EU Treaties") and being Member States of the European Union (Union, hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member States"), and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINETHE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, hereinafter referred to as "the Philippines", of the other part, hereinafter Hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties"; DESIRING to create a common aviation area (CAA) based on mutual market access to , CONSIDERING the air transport markets traditional links of the Parties, with equal conditions of competition and respect for the same rules – including in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen relations friendship between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport services; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community close historical, political and their Member States and Ukraine provides that, with a view to assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements; DESIRING to make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft economic ties which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that the creation of the CAA and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity for their air carriers to operate the agreed services; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of people, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONSunite them,

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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Investment Protection Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukrainethe Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, of the other part 7746/21 EB5932/19 RELEX.1.A JVB/NTIC/sr EN COMMON AVIATION AREA INVESTMENT PROTECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINETHE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UAVN/IPA/en 1 THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter referred to as the "Union", THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, EU/VN/IPA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURGLUXEMBURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, EU/VN/IPA/en 3 THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, of the European Union (one part, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "EU Party", and THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM of the other part, hereinafter referred to as "Viet Nam", hereinafter jointly referred to as the EU Treaties") Parties", RECOGNISING their longstanding and being Member States of strong partnership based on the common principles and values reflected in the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, of the other part, signed in Brussels on 27 June 2012 (hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member StatesPartnership and Cooperation Agreement"), and THE EUROPEAN UNIONtheir important economic, hereinafter also referred to trade and investment relationship, including as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINE, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties"; DESIRING to create a common aviation area (CAA) based on mutual market access to the air transport markets of the Parties, with equal conditions of competition and respect for the same rules – including reflected in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport services; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and Ukraine provides thatSocialist Republic of Viet Nam, with a view signed in Brussels on dd/mm/yyyy (hereinafter referred to assuring a coordinated development of transport between as the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements"Free Trade Agreement"); DESIRING to make it possible further strengthen their economic relationship as part of, and in a manner coherent with, their overall relations, and convinced that this Agreement will create a new climate for air carriers the development of investment between the Parties; EU/VN/IPA/en 4 RECOGNISING that this Agreement will complement and promote regional economic integration efforts; DETERMINED to offer passengers strengthen their economic, trade and shippers competitive prices investment relationship in accordance with the objective of sustainable development, in its economic, social and services environmental dimensions, and to promote investment under this Agreement in open marketsa manner mindful of high levels of environmental and labour protection and relevant internationally recognised standards and agreements to which they are party; DESIRING to have all sectors raise living standards, promote economic growth and stability, create new employment opportunities and improve the general welfare and, to this end, reaffirming their commitment to promoting investment; REAFFIRMING their commitments to the principles of sustainable development in the Free Trade Agreement; RECOGNISING the importance of transparency as reflected in their commitments in the Free Trade Agreement; REAFFIRMING their commitment to the Charter of the air transport industryUnited Nations, including air carrier workersdone at San Francisco on 26 June 1945, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice having regard to the EU Treaties and principles articulated in The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards General Assembly of the European UnionUnited Nations on 10 December 1948; EU/VN/IPA/en 5 BUILDING on their respective rights and obligations under the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization, including with regard done at Marrakesh on 15 April 1994 (hereinafter referred to future legislative developments within as the EU"WTO Agreement") and other multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements and arrangements to which they are party, in particular, the Free Trade Agreement; DESIRING to ensure promote the highest degree competitiveness of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern companies by providing them with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that the creation of the CAA and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity predictable legal framework for their air carriers to operate the agreed services; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of peopleinvestment relations, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UAVN/IPA/en 7 TITLE I 6 CHAPTER 1 OBJECTIVES AND GENERAL PROVISIONSDEFINITIONS

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Samples: Investment Protection Agreement

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and UkraineMongolia, of the other part 7746/21 EB7902/1/11 REV 1 DG C DE/NTCR/sr kst EN COMMON AVIATION AREA FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINEMONGOLIA, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter referred to as "the Union" and THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY, MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on the European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as "the EU Treaties") and being Member States of the European Union (Union, hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member States"), and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINETHE GOVERNMENT OF MONGOLIA, hereinafter referred to as "Mongolia", of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties"; DESIRING to create a common aviation area (CAA) based on mutual market access to , CONSIDERING the air transport markets traditional links of the Parties, with equal conditions of competition and respect for the same rules – including in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, as well as their rights and obligations under international agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen relations friendship between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport services; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community close historical, political and their Member States and Ukraine provides that, with a view to assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements; DESIRING to make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft economic ties which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that the creation of the CAA and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity for their air carriers to operate the agreed services; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of people, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONSunite them,

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Samples: Framework Agreement

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Common Aviation Area Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and UkraineColombia and Peru, of the other part 7746/21 EB14764/1/11 REV 1 DG C DSI/NT/sr ks EN COMMON AVIATION AREA TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND UKRAINECOLOMBIA AND PERU, OF THE OTHER PART EU/UA/en 1 THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 2 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURGLUXEMBURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, EU/UA/en 3 THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, being parties THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union Union, hereinafter referred to as the "Member States of the European Union", and THE EUROPEAN UNION, of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA (hereinafter referred to as "the EU TreatiesColombia") and being Member States THE REPUBLIC OF PERU (hereinafter referred to as "Peru") hereinafter also referred to as the "signatory Andean Countries" of the other part, CONSIDERING the importance of the historical and cultural links and the special links of friendship and cooperation between the European Union and its Member States and the signatory Andean Countries, and their wish to promote the economic integration between the Parties; DETERMINED to strengthen those links by building on the existing mechanisms that govern relations between the European Union and its Member States and the signatory Andean Countries; REAFFIRMING their commitment to the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; CONTRIBUTING to the harmonious development and expansion of world and regional trade, and offering a catalyst for international cooperation; DESIRING to promote comprehensive economic development with the objective of reducing poverty and creating new employment opportunities and improved working conditions, as well as raising living standards in their respective territories by liberalising and expanding trade and investment between their territories; COMMITTED to implementing this Agreement in accordance with the objective of sustainable development, including, the promotion of economic progress, the respect for labour rights and the protection of the environment, in accordance with the international commitments adopted by the Parties; BUILDING on their respective rights and obligations under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "EU Member StatesWTO Agreement"); DETERMINED to eliminate distortions to their reciprocal trade; and to prevent the creation of unnecessary obstacles to trade; DETERMINED to establish clear and mutually advantageous rules governing their trade and to xxxxxx trade and investment between them, and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and UKRAINE, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties"promote a regular dialogue among them on these issues; DESIRING to create promote the competitiveness of their companies in international markets by providing them with a common aviation area (CAA) based on mutual market access to predictable legal framework for their trade and investment relations; CONSIDERING the air transport markets of difference in economic and social development between the Parties, with equal conditions of competition and respect for the same rules – including in the areas of safety, security, air traffic management, social harmonisation and the environment; RECOGNISING the integrated character of international civil aviation and the rights and obligations of Ukraine and the EU Member States stemming from their membership of international aviation organisations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) signatory Andean Countries and the European Organisation Union and its Member States; AFFIRMING their rights to use, to the greatest extent, the flexibilities provided for in the multilateral framework for the Safety protection of Air Navigationpublic interest; RECOGNISING that the signatory Andean Countries are members of the Andean Community, as well as their rights and obligations under international that the Decision 598 of the Andean Community requires that when its Member Countries negotiate trade agreements with third parties and international organisations; DESIRING to deepen countries, the Andean legal system is preserved in the reciprocal relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to build upon the framework of the existing system of air services agreements in order to promote economic, cultural and transport links between the Parties; DESIRING to facilitate the expansion of air transport opportunities, including through the development of air transport networks in order to meet the needs of passengers and shippers for convenient air transport servicesAndean Community Member Countries; RECOGNISING the importance of air transport in promoting trade, tourism and investment; NOTING the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and Ukraine provides that, with a view to assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties adapted to their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with by specific agreements; DESIRING to make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and shippers competitive prices and services in open markets; DESIRING to have all sectors of the air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of existing air transport agreements with the goal of gradually opening access to markets and maximising benefits for the consumers, air carriers, workers and communities of both Parties; AGREEING that it is appropriate to base the CAA rules on the relevant legislation within the European Union, as laid down in Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the EU Treaties and the Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements and standards respective regional integration processes of the European Union, including with regard to future legislative developments and of the signatory Andean Countries within the EU; DESIRING to ensure the highest degree of safety and security in international air transport and reaffirming their grave concern with regard to acts or threats against the security of aircraft which jeopardise the safety of persons or property, adversely affect the operation of aircraft and undermine the confidence framework of the travelling public in the safety of civil aviation; RECOGNISING the benefits that both Parties can reap from full compliance with the CAA rules, including the opening of access to markets and the maximisation of benefits for the consumers and the industries of both Parties; RECOGNISING that the creation of the CAA and implementation of its rules cannot be achieved without transitional arrangements and that adequate assistance is important in this perspective; EMPHASISING that air carriers should be treated in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner regarding their access to air transport infrastructures, especially where these infrastructures are limited, including access to airports; DESIRING to ensure a level playing field for air carriers, allowing fair and equal opportunity for their air carriers to operate the agreed services; RECOGNISING that government subsidies may adversely affect air carrier competition and may jeopardise the basic objectives of this Agreement; AFFIRMING the importance of protecting the environment in developing and implementing international aviation policy and recognising the rights of sovereign States to take appropriate measures to this effect; NOTING the importance of protecting consumers, including the protections afforded by the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, done at Montreal 28 May 1999; WELCOMING the ongoing dialogue between the Parties to deepen their relations in other areas, in particular to facilitate the movement of people, Andean Community. HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: EU/UA/en 7 TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONSINITIAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 1 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

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Samples: Trade Agreement

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