ARTICLE 16
(1) The Contracting Parties shall ensure the correct
implementation of, and satisfactory compliance with,
the provisions of the present Agreement in a spirit of
close cooperation and mutual support.
To this end, the
aeronautical authorities of the Contracting Parties shall
consult each other from time to time.
(2) Either Contracting Party may request consultation
with the other Contracting Party, which may be either oral
or in writing, and which shall begin within a period of
sixty (60) days from the date of receipt of the request,
unless both Contracting Parties agree to an extension of
this period.
(3) If any difference of opinion arises in respect of
the interpretation or implementation of the present
Agreement, the designated airlines of both Contracting
Parties shall, where appropriate, endeavour to settle it
directly through consultation in a spirit of friendly.
cooperation and mutual understanding.
If the airlines
fail to reach a settlement, or if the matter at issue does
not lie within their competence, the aeronautical
authorities of the Contracting Parties shall endeavour
to settle it through consultation. If a settlement
still cannot be reached, the Contracting Parties shall
endeavour to settle it through the diplomatic channel.