EU/Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) Cooperation Agreement: development of satellite navigation and provision of associated services in ASECNA's area of competence for the benefit of civil aviation

The European Parliament adopted, by 633 votes to 23, with 12 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the Union of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) on the development of satellite navigation and the provision of associated services in ASECNA's area of competence for the benefit of civil aviation.

Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement.

The Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and ASECNA on the development of satellite navigation and the provision of associated services in ASECNA’s area of competence for the benefit of civil aviation was signed on 5 December 2016, subject to its conclusion at a later date. The agreement promotes the use of satellite navigation on the African continent.