1.1.

The Parties agree to cooperate in the field of aviation security within the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed in Montreal on 28 April 2011 and in Brussels on 4 May 2011.

1.2.

Consistent with their commitment to achieving an appropriate and sustainable level of aviation security on a global basis, notably through ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), the Parties agree to cooperate closely in the conduct of their aviation security activities.

2.1.

In pursuit of the objectives specified in paragraph 1, the Parties agree to cooperate by:

3.1.

The Parties may establish working arrangements specifying mutually agreed mechanisms and procedures to effectively implement cooperation in the areas referred to in Article 2.1. These working arrangements shall be adopted by the Joint Committee.

4.1.

The Parties shall convene meetings and/or teleconferences on a regular basis to discuss aviation security matters of mutual interest and, where appropriate, coordinate activities.

5.1.

Without prejudice to their applicable rules, the Parties shall establish working arrangements specifying what information and analyses can be shared with one another on the basis of information gathered by their respective audit and inspection programmes, as well as the sharing mechanism to guarantee the confidentiality of information received from the other Party in accordance with Article 6 of the MOC.

5.2.

The Parties shall collaborate in aviation security activities through the exchange of relevant and appropriate data, research, studies, information and documentation, and by facilitating mutual participation in meetings.

6.1.

For the purpose of implementing this Annex, each Party shall, as appropriate, invite the other Party to participate, in accordance with established rules or procedures, in aviation security-related activities and meetings with a view to ensuring close cooperation and coordination. The modalities for such participation shall be established in working arrangements agreed by the Parties.

7.1.

Each Party shall ensure that the other Party is kept informed of all its relevant laws, regulations, standards, requirements and recommended practices, which may affect the implementation of this Annex, as well as any modification thereof.

7.2.

The Parties shall notify each other in a timely manner of any proposed modifications to their relevant laws, regulations, standards, requirements and recommended practices, in so far as these modifications may have an impact on this Annex.

7.3.

With a view to the global harmonisation of aviation security regulations and standards, the Parties shall inform each other on technical regulatory matters in the field of aviation security during the different stages of the rule-making or SARP-development processes, and may be invited to participate in the associated technical bodies, when appropriate.

7.4.

The Parties shall provide each other with timely information on decisions and recommendations affecting aviation security.

7.5.

The EU shall, where appropriate, engage in dialogue with ICAO to provide technical information in instances where issues related to compliance with ICAO Standards and adherence to ICAO Recommended Practices emerge pursuant to the application of EU legislation.

8.1.

The Parties shall coordinate assistance to States in an effort to ensure the effective use of resources and prevent a duplication of effort, and shall exchange information on aviation security-related technical assistance projects and programmes.

8.2.

The Parties shall cooperate closely in assisting EU States and other States as deemed necessary in improving their level of effective implementation of the critical elements of State security oversight systems and their level of compliance with ICAO SARPs. Such cooperation shall include but not be limited to the exchange of information, facilitating dialogue between the Parties concerned, and the coordination of any technical assistance activities.

9.1.

The Parties shall give priority to activities aimed at accelerating implementation of SARPs where the regional approach offers opportunities for improved cost-efficiency, oversight and/or standardisation processes.

10.1.

Without prejudice to expert assistance schemes developed outside the scope of this Annex, the Parties shall endeavour to make experts with technical expertise in relevant fields of aviation security available to each other, upon request, to perform tasks and participate in activities falling within the scope of this Annex. The conditions of such expert assistance shall be specified in a working arrangement between the Parties.

11.1.

Where appropriate, each Party shall facilitate the participation of staff of the other Party in any aviation security-related training programmes which it provides.

11.2.

The Parties shall exchange information on materials relating to aviation security-related training programmes and, where appropriate, coordinate and cooperate in the development of training programmes.

11.3.

In the framework of the activities covered in Article 9 of this Annex, the Parties shall cooperate in facilitating and coordinating the participation in training programmes of trainees who come from States or regions to which technical assistance is being provided by either Party.

12.1.

The Parties shall review the implementation of this Annex on a regular basis and, as necessary, take into account any relevant policy or regulatory developments.

12.2.

Any review of this Annex shall be conducted by the Joint Committee established pursuant to Article 7 of the MOC.

13.1.

This Annex shall enter into force on the date of its adoption by the Joint Committee and shall remain in force until terminated.

13.2.

Working arrangements agreed pursuant to this Annex shall enter into force on the date of their adoption by the Joint Committee.

13.3.

Any amendments to, or termination of, working arrangements adopted pursuant to this Annex shall be agreed by the Joint Committee.

13.4.

This Annex may be terminated at any time by either Party. Such termination shall be effective 6 months following receipt of written notification of termination by one party from the other party, unless the said notice of termination has been withdrawn by mutual consent of the Parties before the six-month period has expired.

13.5.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, if the MOC is terminated, this Annex and any working arrangement adopted pursuant to it shall terminate simultaneously.‘�/p>