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1/10/07

People's Daily Online -- Switzerland, Germany sign air security accord to deter terrorism

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Switzerland, Germany sign air security accord to deter terrorism


Switzerland and Germany on Wednesday signed an air security accord to prevent possible Sept. 11-style attacks by terrorists using civilian aircraft, Swiss Radio International (SRI) reported. According to the Swiss government, the accord will guarantee better flight security cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

Besides improving the exchange of flight information, under the accord Swiss and German air forces will be able to intervene in each other's airspace if a plane presents a threat.

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