Verdrag tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en de Republiek der Maldiven inzake luchtdiensten tussen en via hun onderscheiden grondgebieden

Article 1 Definitions For the purpose of this Agreement and its Annex, unless the context otherwise requires: a. Convention on International Civil Aviation Article 90 of that Convention 94 the term "the Convention" means the, opened for signature at Chicago on the seventh day of December 1944, and includes any Annex adopted underand any amendment of the Annexes or the Convention under Articles 90 andthereof, in so far as those Annexes and amendments have become effective for, or been ratified by both Contracting Parties; b. the term "aeronautical authorities" means: for the Kingdom of the Netherlands the Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management; for the Republic of Maldives, the Civil Aviation Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications; or in either case any person or body authorized to perform any functions at present exercised by the said Minister or Department; c. the term "designated airline" means an airline which has been designated and authorized in accordance with Article 4 of this Agreement; d. Article 2 of the Convention the term "territory" in relation to a State has the meaning assigned to it in; e. the terms "air service", "international air service", "airline" and "stop for non-traffic purposes" have the meaning respectively assigned to them in Article 96 of the Convention; f. the terms "agreed service" and "specified route" mean international air service pursuant to article 2 of this Agreement and the route specified in the appropriate Section of the Annex to this Agreement respectively; g. the term "stores" means articles of a readily consumable nature for use or sale on board an aircraft during flight, including commissary supplies; h. the term "Agreement" means this Agreement, its Annex drawn up in application thereof, and any amendments to the Agreement or to the Annex; i. the term "tariff" means any amount charged or to be charged by airlines, directly or through their agents, to any person or entity for the carriage of passengers (and their baggage) and cargo (excluding mail) in air transportation, including: I. the conditions governing the availability and applicability of a tariff, and II. the charges and conditions for any services ancillary to such carriage which are offered by airlines; j. the term "change of aircraft" means the operation of one of the agreed services by a designated airline in such a way that one or more sectors of the route are flown by aircraft different in capacity from those used on another sector. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 Ingevolge artikel 1, derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘air carriers or airlines’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar de door het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden aangewezen ‘air carriers or airlines’ (Trb. 2012/165). 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994 Ingevolge artikel 1, derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘air carriers or airlines’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar de door het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden aangewezen ‘air carriers or airlines’ (Trb. 2012/165).

Article 2 Grant of Rights 1 Each Contracting Party grants to the other Contracting Party except as otherwise specified in the Annex the following rights for the conduct of international air transportation by the designated airline of the other Contracting Party: a. the right to fly across its territory without landing; b. the right to make stops in its territory for non-traffic purposes; and c. while operating an agreed service on a specified route, the right to make stops in its territory for the purpose of taking up and discharging international traffic in passengers, cargo and mail, separately or in combination. 2 Nothing in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be deemed to grant the right for one Contracting Party's airline to participate in air transportation between points in the territory of the other Contracting Party. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 3 Change of Aircraft 1 Each designated airline may on any or all flights on the agreed services and at its option, change aircraft in the territory of the other Contracting Party or at any point along the specified routes, provided that: a. aircraft used beyond the point of change of aircraft shall be scheduled in coincidence with the inbound or outbound aircraft, as the case may be; b. in the case of change of aircraft in the territory of the other Contracting Party and when more than one aircraft is operated beyond the point of change, not more than one such aircraft may be of equal size and none may be larger than the aircraft used on the third and fourth freedom sector. 2 For the purpose of change of aircraft operations, a designated airline may use its own equipment and, subject to national regulations, leased equipment, and may operate under commercial arrangements with another airline. 3 A designated airline may use different or identical flight numbers for the sectors of its change of aircraft operations. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 4 Designation and Authorization 1 Each Contracting Party shall have the right by written notification through diplomatic channels to the other Contracting Party to designate an airline to operate air services on the routes specified in the Annex and to substitute another airline for an airline previously designated. 2 On receipt of such notification, each Contracting Party shall, without delay, grant to the airline so designated by the other Contracting Party the appropriate operating authorizations subject to the provisions of this Article. 3 Upon receipt of the operating authorization of paragraph 2 of this Article the designated airline may at any time begin to operate the agreed services, in part or in whole, provided that it complies with the provisions of this Agreement and that tariffs for such services have been established in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 of this Agreement. 4 Each Contracting Party shall have the right to refuse to grant the operating authorization referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, or to grant this authorization under conditions that may be deemed necessary for the exercise by the designated airline of the rights specified in Article 2 of this Agreement, if it is not satisfied that substantial ownership and effective control of the airline are vested in the Contracting Party designating it or in its nationals or in both. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 Ingevolge artikel 1, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en de Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘nationals’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar ‘nationals’ van de lidstaten van de Europese Unie (Trb. 2012/165). De bepalingen van artikel 2, tweede en derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26), hebben vanaf 15 april 2008 voorrang op de overeenkomstige bepalingen van dit artikel (Trb. 2012/165). 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994 Ingevolge artikel 1, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en de Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘nationals’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar ‘nationals’ van de lidstaten van de Europese Unie (Trb. 2012/165). De bepalingen van artikel 2, tweede en derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26), hebben vanaf 15 april 2008 voorrang op de overeenkomstige bepalingen van dit artikel (Trb. 2012/165).

Article 5 Revocation and Suspension of Authorization 1 The aeronautical authorities of each Contracting Party shall have the right to withhold the authorizations referred to in Article 4 with respect to an airline designated by the other Contracting Party, to revoke or suspend such authorizations or impose conditions: a. in the event of failure by such airline to qualify before the aeronautical authorities of that Contracting Party under the laws and regulations normally and reasonably applied by these authorities in conformity with the Convention; b. in the event of failure by such airline to comply with the laws and regulations of that Contracting Party; c. in the event that they are not satisfied that substantial ownership and effective control of the airline are vested in the Contracting Party designating the airline or in its nationals; and d. in case the airline otherwise fails to operate in accordance with the conditions prescribed under this Agreement. 2 Unless immediate action is essential to prevent further infringement of the laws and regulations referred to above, the rights enumerated in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be exercised only after consultations with the aeronautical authorities of the other Contracting Party. Unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties, such consultations shall begin within a period of sixty (60) days from the date of receipt of the request. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 Ingevolge artikel 1, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en de Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘nationals’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar ‘nationals’ van de lidstaten van de Europese Unie (Trb. 2012/165). De bepalingen van artikel 2, tweede en derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26), hebben vanaf 15 april 2008 voorrang op de overeenkomstige bepalingen van dit artikel (Trb. 2012/165). 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994 Ingevolge artikel 1, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en de Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘nationals’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar ‘nationals’ van de lidstaten van de Europese Unie (Trb. 2012/165). De bepalingen van artikel 2, tweede en derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26), hebben vanaf 15 april 2008 voorrang op de overeenkomstige bepalingen van dit artikel (Trb. 2012/165).

Article 6 Tariffs 1 The tariffs to be charged by the designated airlines of the Contracting Parties for carriage between their territories shall be those approved by the aeronautical authorities of both Contracting Parties and shall be established at reasonable levels, due regard being paid to all relevant factors, including cost of operation, reasonable profit and the tariffs of other airlines for any part of the specified route. 2 Tariffs referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall, whenever possible, be agreed by the designated airlines through the use of the procedures of the International Air Transport Association for the fixation of tariffs. When this is not possible the tariffs shall be agreed between the designated airlines. In any case the tariffs shall be subject to the approval of the aeronautical authorities of both Contracting Parties. 3 All tariffs so agreed shall be submitted for approval of the aeronautical authorities of both Contracting Parties at least forty-five (45) days before the proposed date of their introduction, except where the said authorities agree to reduce this period in special cases. 4 Approval of tariffs may be given expressly; or, if neither of the aeronautical authorities has expressed disapproval within thirty (30) days of the date of submission, in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article, the tariffs shall be considered as approved. In the event of the period for submission being reduced, as provided for in paragraph 3 of this Article, the aeronautical authorities may agree that the period within which any disapproval must be notified shall be reduced accordingly. 5 If a tariff cannot be agreed in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article, or if, during the period applicable in accordance with paragraph 4 of this Article, one aeronautical authority gives the other aeronautical authority notice of its disapproval of any tariff agreed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2 of this Article, the aeronautical authorities of the two Contracting Parties shall, endeavour to determine the tariff by mutual agreement. 6 If the aeronautical authorities cannot agree on a tariff submitted to them under paragraph 3 of this Article, or on the determination of a tariff under paragraph 5 of this Article, the dispute shall be settled in accordance with the provisions of Article 17 of this Agreement. 7 Tariffs established in accordance with the provisions of this Article shall remain in force until new tariffs have been established. 8 The designated airlines of both Contracting Parties may not charge tariffs different from those which have been approved in conformity with the provisions of this Article. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 Ingevolge artikel 6, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst van 21 september 2006 worden de bepalingen van artikel 6, tweede tot en met vijfde lid, van het bilaterale Verdrag geschrapt en zijn niet langer van toepassing (Trb. 2012/165). 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994 Ingevolge artikel 6, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst van 21 september 2006 worden de bepalingen van artikel 6, tweede tot en met vijfde lid, van het bilaterale Verdrag geschrapt en zijn niet langer van toepassing (Trb. 2012/165).

Article 7 Commercial Activities 1 The designated airlines of both Contracting Parties shall be allowed: a. to establish in the territory of the other Contracting Party offices for the promotion of air transportation and sale of air tickets as well as other facilities required for the provision of air transportation; b. to sell air transport services in the territory of the other Contracting Party, either directly or through an agent, in the currency of that territory or in freely convertible currencies of other countries. 2 The designated airline of one Contracting Party shall be allowed to bring into and maintain in the territory of the other Contracting Party its managerial, commercial, operational and technical staff as it may require in connection with the provision of air transportation. 3 These staff requirements may, at the option of the designated airline, be satisfied by its own personnel or by using the services of any other organization, company or airline operating in the territory of the other Contracting Party, and authorized to perform such services in the territory of that Contracting Party. 4 The above activities shall be carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations of the other Contracting Party. 5 Both Contracting Parties shall, subject to the laws and regulations in force, dispense with the requirement of employment authorizations of visitor visas or other similar documents for personnel performing certain temporary services and duties except in special circumstances determined by the national authorities concerned. Where such authorizations, visas or documents are required, they shall be issued promptly so as not to delay the entry into the state of the personnel concerned. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 Ingevolge artikel 1, derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘air carriers or airlines’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar de door het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden aangewezen ‘air carriers or airlines’ (Trb. 2012/165). 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994 Ingevolge artikel 1, derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘air carriers or airlines’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar de door het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden aangewezen ‘air carriers or airlines’ (Trb. 2012/165).

Article 8 Fair Competition 1 There shall be fair and equal opportunity for the designated airlines of both Contracting Parties to participate in the international air transportation covered by this Agreement. 2 Each Contracting Party shall take all appropriate action within its jurisdiction to eliminate all forms of discrimination or unfair competitive practices adversely affecting the competitive position of the designated airline of the other Contracting Party. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 Ingevolge artikel 1, derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘air carriers or airlines’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar de door het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden aangewezen ‘air carriers or airlines’ (Trb. 2012/165). 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994 Ingevolge artikel 1, derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘air carriers or airlines’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar de door het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden aangewezen ‘air carriers or airlines’ (Trb. 2012/165).

Article 9 Timetable 1 The airline designated by each Contracting Party shall submit to the aeronautical authorities of the other Contracting Party for approval, sixty (60) days in advance, the timetable of its intended services, specifying the frequency, type of aircraft, configuration and number of seats to be made available to the public. 2 Requests for permission to operate additional flights can be submitted by the designated airline for approval directly to the aeronautical authority of the other Contracting Party. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 10 Exemption from Customs Duties and Other Charges 1 Aircraft operating on international air services by the designated airline of either Contracting Party, as well as their regular equipment, spare parts, supplies of fuels and lubricants, aircraft stores (including food, beverages and tobacco) on board and all advertising and promotional material kept on board such aircraft shall be exempt from all customs duties, inspection fees and similar national or local duties and charges, on arrival in the territory of the Contracting Party, provided such equipment and supplies remain on board the aircraft up to such time as they are re-exported. 2 With regard to regular equipment, spare parts, supplies of fuels and lubricants and aircraft stores introduced into the territory of one Contracting Party by or on behalf of a designated airline of the other Contracting Party or taken on board the aircraft operated by such designated airline and intended solely for use on board aircraft while operating international services, no local and/or national duties and charges, including customs duties and inspection fees imposed in the territory of the first Contracting Party, shall be applied, even when these supplies are to be used on the parts of the journey performed over the territory of the Contracting Party in which they are taken on board. The articles referred to above may be required to be kept under customs supervision and control. The provisions of this paragraph cannot be interpreted in such a way that a Contracting Party can be made subject to the obligation to refund customs duties which have already been levied on the items referred to above. 3 Regular airborne equipment, spare parts, supplies of fuels and lubricants and aircraft stores retained on board the aircraft of either Contracting Party may be unloaded in the territory of the other Contracting Party only with the approval of the customs authorities of that Party, who may require that these materials be placed under their supervision up to such time as they are re-exported or otherwise disposed of in accordance with customs regulations. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 De bepalingen van artikel 4, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en de Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26), vormen vanaf 15 april 2008 een aanvulling op de overeenkomstige desbetreffende bepalingen van dit artikel (Trb. 2012/165). 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994 De bepalingen van artikel 4, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en de Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26), vormen vanaf 15 april 2008 een aanvulling op de overeenkomstige desbetreffende bepalingen van dit artikel (Trb. 2012/165).

Article 11 Double Taxation 1 Income and profits from the operation of aircraft in international traffic shall be taxable only in the State in which the place of effective management of the enterprise is situated. 2 Gains from the alienation of aircraft operated in international traffic shall be taxable only in the State in which the place of effective management of the enterprise is situated. 3 Capital represented by aircraft operated in international traffic and by movable property pertaining to the operation of such aircraft shall be taxable only in the State in which the place of effective management of the enterprise is situated. 4 The provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article shall also apply to income and profits from the participation in a pool, a joint business or an international operating agency. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 12 Transfer of Funds 1 The airlines of the Contracting Parties shall be free to transfer, on a non-discriminatory basis, to their home territory the excess of receipts over expenditure in the territory of the other Contracting Party. Included in such net transfer shall be revenues from sales, made directly or through agents, of air transport services, and ancillary or supplementary services, and normal commercial interest earned on such revenues while on deposit awaiting transfer. 2 The procedure for conversion and remittance shall be in accordance will the foreign exchange laws and regulations of the Contracting Party in the territory in which the revenue has been accrued. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 Ingevolge artikel 1, derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘air carriers or airlines’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar de door het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden aangewezen ‘air carriers or airlines’ (Trb. 2012/165). 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994 Ingevolge artikel 1, derde lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘air carriers or airlines’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar de door het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden aangewezen ‘air carriers or airlines’ (Trb. 2012/165).

Article 13 Application of Laws, Regulations and Procedures 1 The laws, regulations and procedures of either Contracting Party relating to the admission to or departure from its territory of aircraft engaged in international air services, or to the operation and navigation of such aircraft, shall be complied with by the designated airline of the other Contracting Party upon its entry into, and until and including its departure from, the said territory. 2 The laws, regulations and procedures of either Contracting Party relating to immigration, passports, or other approved travel documents, entry, clearance, customs and quarantine shall be complied with by or on behalf of crews, passengers, cargo and mail carried by aircraft of the designated airline of the other Contracting Party upon their entry into, and until and including their departure from, the territory of the said Contracting Party. 3 Passengers, baggage and cargo in direct transit across the territory of either Contracting Party and not leaving the area of the airport reserved for such purpose shall, except in respect of security measures against violence and air piracy, be subject to no more than a simplified control. Baggage and cargo in direct transit shall be exempt from customs duties and other similar taxes. 4 Fees and charges applied in the territory of either Contracting Party to the airline operations of the other Contracting Party for the use of airports and other aviation facilities in the territory of the first Party, shall not be higher than those applied to the operations of any other airline engaged in similar operations. 5 Neither of the Contracting Parties shall give preference to any other airline over the designated airline of the other Contracting Party in the application of its customs, immigration, quarantine, and similar regulations; or in the use of airports, airways and air traffic services and associated facilities under its control. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 14 Recognition of Certificates and Licences Certificatess of airworthiness, certificates of competency and licences issued, or validated, by one Contracting Party and unexpired shall be recognized as valid by the other Contracting Party for the purpose of operating the agreed services on the specified routes, provided always that such certificates or licences were issued, or validated, in conformity with the standars established under the Convention. Each Contracting Party, however, reserves the right to refuse to recognize, for flights above its own territory, certificates of competency and licences granted to its own nationals by the other Contracting Party. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 Ingevolge artikel 1, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en de Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘nationals’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar ‘nationals’ van de lidstaten van de Europese Unie (Trb. 2012/165). De bepalingen van artikel 3, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26), vormen vanaf 15 april 2008 een aanvulling op de overeenkomstige desbetreffende bepalingen van dit artikel (Trb. 2012/165). 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994 Ingevolge artikel 1, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en de Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26) wordt vanaf 15 april 2008, wanneer in de tekst van het Verdrag wordt verwezen naar ‘nationals’ van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, dit begrepen als een verwijzing naar ‘nationals’ van de lidstaten van de Europese Unie (Trb. 2012/165). De bepalingen van artikel 3, tweede lid, van de Overeenkomst tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en Republiek der Maldiven inzake bepaalde aspecten van luchtdiensten van 21 september 2006 (Pb. EU L 286 van 17 oktober 2006, blz. 20-26), vormen vanaf 15 april 2008 een aanvulling op de overeenkomstige desbetreffende bepalingen van dit artikel (Trb. 2012/165).

Article 15 Security 1 The Contracting Parties agree to provide aid to each other as necessary with a view to preventing unlawful seizure of aircraft and other unlawful acts against the safety of aircraft, airports and air navigation facilities and any other threat to aviation security. 2 Each Contracting Party agrees to observe non-discriminatory and generally applicable security provisions required by the other Contracting Party for entry into the territory of the other Contracting Party and to take adequate measures to inspect passengers and their carry-on items. Each Contracting Party shall also give sympathetic consideration to any request from the other Contracting Party for special security measures for its aircraft or passengers to meet a particular threat. 3 The Contracting Parties shall act consistently with applicable aviation security provisions established by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Should a Contracting Party depart from such provisions, the other Contracting Party may request consultations with that Contracting Party. Unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties, such consultations shall begin within a period of sixty (60) days of the date of receipt of such a request. Failure to reach a satisfactory agreement could constitute grounds for the application of Article 17 of this Agreement. 4 Convention on Offenses and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation The Contracting Parties shall act in conformity with the provisions of the, signed at Tokyo on September 14, 1963, the, signed at the Hague on December 16, 1970, and the, signed at Montreal on September 23, 1971, insofar as the Contracting Parties are both party to these Conventions. 5 When an incident, or threat of an incident, of unlawful seizure of aircraft or other unlawful acts against the safety of aircraft, airports and air navigation facilities occurs, the Contracting Parties shall assist each other by facilitating communications intended to terminate rapidly and safely such incident or threat thereof. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 16 Consultation and Amendment 1 In a spirit of close cooperation the aeronautical authorities of the Contracting Parties shall consult each other from time to time with a view to ensuring the implementation of, and satisfactory compliance with, the provisions of this Agreement. 2 Either Contracting Party may request consultations, which shall begin within sixty (60) days of the date of the receipt of the request unless both Contracting Parties agree to an extension or reduction of this period. Such consultations may be conducted through discussion or by correspondance. 3 Any modification to the present Agreement agreed upon by the Contracting Parties, shall come into force on the date on which the Contracting Parties have informed each other in writing of the completion of their respective constitutional requirements. 4 Any amendment of the Annex to the present Agreement shall be agreed upon in writing between the aeronautical authorities and shall take effect on a date to be determined by the said authorities. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 17 Settlement of Disputes 1 If any dispute arises between the Contracting Parties relating to the interpretation or application of the present Agreement, the Contracting Parties shall in the first place endeavour to settle it by negotiation between themselves. 2 If the Contracting Parties fail to reach a settlement by negotiation, the dispute may at the request of either Contracting Party be submitted for decision to a tribunal of three arbitrators, one to be named by each Contracting Party and the third to be agreed upon by the two arbitrators so chosen, provided that such third arbitrator shall not be a national of either Contracting Party. Each of the Contracting Parties shall designate an arbitrator within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt by either Contracting Party from the other Contracting Party of a diplomatic note requesting arbitration of the dispute and the third arbitrator shall be agreed upon within a further period of sixty days. If either of the Contracting Parties fails to designate its own arbitrator within the period of sixty (60) days or if the third arbitrator is not agreed upon within the period indicated, the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization may be requested by either Contracting Party to appoint an arbitrator or arbitrators. 3 The arbitration proceedings shall be heard in the Republic of Maldives or in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or in a country to be mutually agreed by both Contracting Parties. 4 Each Contracting Party shall use its best efforts consistent with its national laws and regulations to put into effect any decision or award of the arbitral tribunal. 5 The expenses of the arbitral tribunal, including the fees and expenses of the arbitrators, shall be shared equally by the Contracting Parties. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 18 Termination Either Contracting Party may at any time give notice in writing through diplomatic channels to the other Contracting Party of its decision to terminate this Agreement. Such notice shall be simultaneously communicated to the International Civil Aviation Organization. In such case this Agreement shall terminate twelve (12) months after the date when the notice has been received by the other Contracting Party unless the notice to terminate is withdrawn by agreement before the expiry of this period. In the absence of acknowledgement of receipt by the other Contracting Party, notice shall be deemed to have been received fourteen (14) days after the receipt of the notice by the International Civil Aviation Organization. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 19 Registration with ICAO This Agreement and any amendment thereto shall be registered with the International Civil Aviation Organization. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 20 Applicability of Multilateral Agreements 1 The provisions of the Convention shall be applied to this Agreement. 2 If a multilateral agreement concerning any matter covered by this Agreement, accepted by both Contracting Parties, enters into force, the relevant provisions of that agreement shall supersede the relevant provisions of the present Agreement. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 21 As regards the Kingdom of the Netherlands, this Agreement shall apply to the Kingdom in Europe only. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994

Article 22 Entry into Force The present Agreement shall be provisionally applied from the date of its signature and shall come into force on the first day of the second month following the date on which the Contracting Parties have informed each other in writing that the formalities constitutionally required therefore in their respective countries have been complied with. 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1995 6 05-01-1995 01-02-1995 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 1994 147 13-07-1994 23-06-1994 23-06-1994