The responsible authorities [entities], as defined in the Annex to this Agreement, shall conclude bilateral operational agreements on cooperation for the practical implementation of this Agreement with the responsible authorities of all the neighbouring States Parties of this Agreement. Such cooperation shall include, inter alia, joint SAR exercises and training, regular checks of relevant communication channels, liaison visits by SAR experts, the exchange of SAR information, procedures, techniques and experiences, and coordinating national positions on international SAR issues of mutual interest. The Parties shall establish appropriate procedures in the operational agreement to provide for the most effective and efficient means of communication.

The responsible authorities shall lay down detailed measures in the operational agreement in order to facilitate border crossings, stopovers in the territory of the State of another Party and the temporary import/export of aircraft, tools, spare parts and equipment required in search and rescue operations.

The temporary admission of items described shall be relieved from customs duties and other import duties and charges value add taxes, in accordance with the national legislation of the Parties.

Unless otherwise agreed between the Parties in the operational agreements, the carrying of weapons, ammunition and explosive ordnance is not allowed in the course of the SAR operations under this Agreement.