Communication from the Commission – Developing a Common Aviation Area with the Republic of Azerbaijan

This Communication addresses the specific issue of aviation relations between the EU and the Republic of Azerbaijan. Given its geographical location, good air transport connections between Azerbaijan and the EU are crucial for the country's economic development. The strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia make Azerbaijan an obvious candidate for a Common Aviation Area Agreement with the EU.

In January 2011, the Azeri authorities expressed their interest in negotiating a Common Aviation Area Agreement with the EU. Following this, an economic analysis of the possible impact of concluding such an agreement was undertaken. Based on this work, which is summarised in this Communication, the Commission recommends the Council to authorise the Commission to negotiate a comprehensive Common Aviation Area Agreement with Azerbaijan.

• Primary Source

EUR-Lex: COM(2011)527: Follow the progress of this document through the decision-making procedure http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/HIS/?uri=COM:2011:527:FIN

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