Common use of LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS Clause in Contracts

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one 14764/11 DG C DSI/ks 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 ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBURG, 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, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, 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 "Member States of the European Union", and THE EUROPEAN UNION, of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA (hereinafter referred to as "Colombia") and THE REPUBLIC OF PERU (hereinafter referred to as "Peru") hereinafter also referred to as the "signatory Andean Countries" 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 "Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement1"), 1 The inclusion of the reference 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 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 "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 countries, the Andean legal system is preserved in the reciprocal relations between the Andean Community Member Countries; RECOGNISING the importance of the respective regional integration processes of the European Union, and of the signatory Andean Countries within the framework of the Andean Community. HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: TITLE I INITIAL PROVISIONS

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Trade Investment Protection Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one 14764/11 DG C DSIpart, and the Republic of Singapore, 7980/18 RELEX.1.A JU/ks sr 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 ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBURG, 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, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, and 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 "Member States of the European Union", and THE EUROPEAN UNION, of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA SINGAPORE (hereinafter referred to as "ColombiaSingapore") and THE REPUBLIC OF PERU (of the other part, hereinafter referred to as "Peru") hereinafter also jointly referred to as the "signatory Andean CountriesParties" CONSIDERING or individually referred to as a "Party", RECOGNISING their longstanding and strong partnership based on the importance of common principles and values reflected in the historical Partnership and cultural links and the special links of friendship and cooperation Cooperation Agreement 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 of the one part, and the Andean Community and its Member CountriesRepublic of Singapore, on of the other part, signed on 15 December 2003 and their important economic, trade and investment relationship including as reflected in the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (hereinafter referred to as the "Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement1EUSFTA"); DESIRING to further strengthen their relationship as part of and in a manner coherent with their overall relations, 1 The inclusion and convinced that this Agreement will create a new climate for further development of investment between the reference Parties; RECOGNISING that this Agreement will complement and promote regional economic integration efforts; DETERMINED 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 strengthen 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 economic, 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 relations in accordance with the objective of sustainable development, includingin 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 of economic progress, the respect for labour rights and the protection of cultural diversity; REAFFIRMING their commitment to the environment, Charter of the United Nations signed in accordance with San Francisco on 26 June 1945 and having regard to the international commitments principles articulated in The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the PartiesGeneral Assembly of the United Nations on 10 December 1948; RECOGNISING the importance of transparency in international trade and investment to the benefit of all stakeholders; BUILDING on their respective rights and obligations under the Marrakesh WTO Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (hereinafter referred and other multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements and arrangements 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 themwhich they are party, 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 extentparticular, 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 CommunityEUSFTA, and that the Decision 598 of the Andean Community requires that when its Member Countries negotiate trade agreements with third countries, the Andean legal system is preserved in the reciprocal relations between the Andean Community Member Countries; RECOGNISING the importance of the respective regional integration processes of the European Union, and of the signatory Andean Countries within the framework of the Andean Community. 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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Trade Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one 14764/11 DG C DSI7746/21 EB/ks NT/sr 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, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBURGLUXEMBOURG, 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, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties being parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the 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 of the European UnionStates"), and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA (UKRAINE, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "Colombiathe 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 REPUBLIC OF PERU (hereinafter referred 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 as "Peru") hereinafter also referred deepen relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to as build upon the "signatory Andean Countries" CONSIDERING 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 historical and cultural links and Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the special links of friendship and cooperation Association Agreement between the European Union and its the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and the signatory Andean CountriesUkraine provides that, and their wish with a view to promote the economic integration assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties; DETERMINED Parties adapted to strengthen those links their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with 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 "Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement1"), 1 The inclusion of the reference 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 offering a catalyst for international cooperationspecific agreements; DESIRING to promote comprehensive economic development with the objective of reducing poverty make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and creating new employment opportunities shippers competitive prices and improved working conditions, as well as raising living standards services 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 issuesopen markets; DESIRING to promote have all sectors of the competitiveness air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of their companies 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 international markets by providing them with a predictable legal framework for their trade and investment relations; CONSIDERING Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the difference in economic and social development between the signatory Andean Countries EU Treaties and the European Union Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements 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 countries, the Andean legal system is preserved in the reciprocal relations between the Andean Community Member Countries; RECOGNISING the importance of the respective regional integration processes 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 signatory Andean Countries within travelling public in the framework 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 Andean Community. 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: TITLE I INITIAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one 14764/11 14764/1/11 REV 1 DG C DSI/ks 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 ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBURG, 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, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, 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 "Member States of the European Union", and THE EUROPEAN UNION, of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA (hereinafter referred to as "Colombia") and THE REPUBLIC OF PERU (hereinafter referred to as "Peru") hereinafter also referred to as the "signatory Andean Countries" 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 "Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement1"), 1 The inclusion of the reference 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 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 "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 countries, the Andean legal system is preserved in the reciprocal relations between the Andean Community Member Countries; RECOGNISING the importance of the respective regional integration processes of the European Union, and of the signatory Andean Countries within the framework of the Andean Community. HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: TITLE I INITIAL PROVISIONS

LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Trade Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one 14764/11 DG C DSIpart, and Ukraine, of the other part 7746/21 TREE.2 EB/ks NT/sr 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, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBURGLUXEMBOURG, 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, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties being parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the 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 of the European UnionStates"), and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter also referred to as "the EU", of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA (UKRAINE, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as "Colombiathe 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 REPUBLIC OF PERU (hereinafter referred 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 as "Peru") hereinafter also referred deepen relations between the Parties in the field of air transport, including in the area of industrial cooperation, and to as build upon the "signatory Andean Countries" CONSIDERING 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 historical and cultural links and Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944; BEARING IN MIND that the special links of friendship and cooperation Association Agreement between the European Union and its the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States and the signatory Andean CountriesUkraine provides that, and their wish with a view to promote the economic integration assuring a coordinated development of transport between the Parties; DETERMINED Parties adapted to strengthen those links their commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access and provision of services in air transport may be dealt with 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 "Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement1"), 1 The inclusion of the reference 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 offering a catalyst for international cooperationspecific agreements; DESIRING to promote comprehensive economic development with the objective of reducing poverty make it possible for air carriers to offer passengers and creating new employment opportunities shippers competitive prices and improved working conditions, as well as raising living standards services 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 issuesopen markets; DESIRING to promote have all sectors of the competitiveness air transport industry, including air carrier workers, benefit from a liberalised agreement; INTENDING to build upon the framework of their companies 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 international markets by providing them with a predictable legal framework for their trade and investment relations; CONSIDERING Annex I to this Agreement, without prejudice to the difference in economic and social development between the signatory Andean Countries EU Treaties and the European Union Constitution of Ukraine; NOTING the intention of Ukraine to incorporate into its aviation legislation the corresponding requirements 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 countries, the Andean legal system is preserved in the reciprocal relations between the Andean Community Member Countries; RECOGNISING the importance of the respective regional integration processes 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 signatory Andean Countries within travelling public in the framework 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 Andean Community. 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: TITLE I INITIAL GENERAL PROVISIONS