The Contracting Parties agree to provide maximum aid to each other with a view to preventing unlawful seizure of aircraft or other unlawful acts against the safety of aircraft, airports and air navigation facilities and threats to aviation security. They shall have regard to security provisions established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. When incidents or threats of unlawful seizure of aircraft or other unlawful acts against aircraft, airports or air navigation facilities occur, the Contracting Parties shall assist each other by facilitating the communication of measures intended to terminate such incidents or threats rapidly and safely.