European Council Locks in Air Transport Agreements With 4 Countries
The European Council gave the green light for “neighbourhood aviation agreements” with Ukraine, Armenia and Tunisia along with an air transport agreement with Qatar. The four pacts will open up air transport markets, promoting trade, tourism, investment, and economic and social development, the council said in a June 28 news release. The Qatar agreement will open up the air transport market for all 27 European Union member states and upgrade the standards between Qatar and the EU. The accords also hold environmental, social and fair competition clauses accompanied by enforcement mechanisms to act as guardrails for the agreements' implementation.
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“The Council is now ready to sign four important aviation agreements that will improve market access for airlines and enhance connectivity and freedom of movement for citizens,” European Council President Pedro Santos said. “At the same time, they will ensure the highest level of safety and security and provide for a level playing field.”