The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines hereinafter described as the Contracting Parties,
Being parties to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the International Air Services Transit Agreement both opened for signature at Chicago on the 7th day of December, 1944,
Desiring to apply to air transport the principles and provisions therein established, and
Desiring to conclude an agreement for the purpose of establishing and operating air services between and beyond the territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of the Philippines;
Hereby agree as follows: