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For the purpose of ensuring the harmonious integration of the physical infrastructures of Member
States and the promotion and facilitation of the movement of persons, goods and services within the
Community. Member States undertake to:
(w)
evolve common transport and communications policies, laws and regulations;
(x)
develop an extensive network of all-weather highways within the Community,
priority being given to the inter-State highways;
(y)
formulate plans for the improvement and integration of railway and road networks in
the region;
(z)
formulate programmes for the improvement of coastal shipping services and inter
state inland waterways and the harmonization of policies on maritime transport and
services;
(aa)
coordinate their positions in international negotiations in the area of maritime
transport;
(bb)
encourage cooperation in flight-scheduling, leasing of aircraft and granting and joint
use of fifth freedom rights to airlines of the region;
(cc)
promote the development of regional air transportation services and endeavour to
bring about the merger of national airlines in order to promote their efficiency and
profitability;
(dd)
facilitate the development of human resources through the harmonization and
coordination of their national training programmes and policies in the area of
transportation in general and air transport in particular;
(ee)
endeavour to standardize equipment used in transport and communications and
establish common facilities for production, maintenance and repair.
11.
Member States also undertake to encourage the establishment and promotion of joint ventures
and Community enterprises and the participation of the private sector in the areas of transport and
communications.
Article 33
Posts and Telecommunications
In the area of postal services, Member States undertake to:
12.
(a)
foster closer cooperation between their postal administrations;
(b)
ensure, within the Community, efficient, speedier and. more frequent postal services;
(c)
harmonize mail routing;
In the area of telecommunications, Member States shall:
(a)
develop, modernize, coordinate and standardize their national telecommunications
networks in order to provide reliable interconnection among Member States;