Brussels, 18/03/2010 (Agence Europe) - Delegations from the European Union and the Kingdom of Jordan initialled a comprehensive aviation agreement in Amman on Wednesday 17 March. Under the terms of the agreement, the two parties will open up their respective markets, strengthen cooperation and offer new opportunities for consumers and operators.
The agreement, expected to be signed at the next Transport Council in June 2010, will put in place common standards for air transport in order to reach the highest level of safety, security, consumer protection, environment and air transport management. It will allow air carriers of both sides to provide air services from any points in Europe, Jordan and even other Mediterranean partners without any restrictions regarding fares and capacities. “After the successful implementation of a similar treaty with Morocco, this agreement is an important step towards creating an integrated aviation area in the whole Mediterranean region,” the Commission says in a press release. (A.By./transl.rt)