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 2440 60 Stat. 1938. Rights of transit and stops for nontraffic purposes, etc. Fair and equal operation. Operation of trunk services. Adequate capacity. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [63 STAT. I shall be glad to have you inform me whether the Swiss Government understands that the terms of the Annex and of the Schedule resulting from the conversations referred to are as set forth in the enclosure to this note. If your answer is in the affirmative, the Government of the United States of America will regard the new Annex and Schedule to the Interim Agreement of August 3, 1945, effective upon the date of your answer in accordance with the provisions of Article 9 of the Agreement. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. J. C. VINCENT His Excellency Dr. MAx PrTITPnEaE, FederalCouncilor, Chief of the FederalPoliticalDepartment, Bern. ANNEX SECTION I One or more airlines designated by each of the contracting parties under the conditions provided in this Agreement will enjoy, in the territory of the other contracting party, rights of transit and of stops for non-traffic purposes, as well as the right of commercial entry and departure for international traffic in passengers, cargo and mail at the points enumerated on each of the routes specified in the Schedule attached. SECTION II The air transport facilities available hereunder to the traveling public shall bear a close relationship to the requirements of the public for such transport. SECTION III There shall be a fair and equal opportunity for the airlines of the contracting parties to operate on any route between their respec- tive territories covered by this Agreement and Annex. SECTION IV In the operation by the airlines of either contracting party of the trunk services described in the present Annex, the interest of the air- lines of the other contracting party shall be taken into consideration so as not to affect unduly the services which the latter provide on all or part of the same routes. SECTION V It is the understanding of both contracting parties that services provided by a designated airline under the present Agreement and

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