3.7.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 17311 COUNCIL DECISION of 22 June 2009 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on certain aspects of air services THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 80(2) in conjunction (2009/517EC) (3)  The Agreement was signed on behalf of the Community on 24 February 2009 subject to its conclusion at a later date, in  conformity with  Council Decision 2009/302/EC (). with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) (4 The Agreement should be approved, thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, Whereas: HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 The Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on certain aspects of air services is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. (1) The Council authorised the Commission on 5 June 2003 to open negotiations with third countries on replacement of certain provisions in existing bilateral agreements with a Community agreement. (20 On behalf of the Community, the Commission the Atticle 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to make the notification provided for in Article 8(1) of the Agreement. has negotiated an Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on certain aspects of air services (1) (the Agreement) in Done at Luxembourg, 22 June 2009. accordance with the mechanisms and directives in the Annex to the Council Decision authorising the For the Council Commission to open negotiations with third countries ) on the replacement of certain provisions in existing The President bilateral agreements with a Community agreement. () OJ L 84, 31.3.2009, p. 34. J. SEBESTA () O] L 84, 31.3.2009, p. 33.