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UAE, UK, Australia sign aviation security deal

Ankit Sharma

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<p>DUBAI: The governments of the UAE, the UK and Australia on Wednesday signed an agreement to increase cooperation and collaboration regarding airline security.</p> <p>The UK&rsquo;s Foreign and Commonwealth Office said in a statement that the agreement, one of the first based on new principles developed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), will bring operational benefits and faster transfer times for travellers.</p> <p>Philip Parham, UK Ambassador to the UAE, said, &ldquo;This agreement will strengthen the efforts of all three countries to counter international terrorism and to keep passengers safe. The more we collaborate, the safer we will be.&rdquo;</p> <p>Source:-http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-uk-australia-sign-aviation-security-deal-1.2196278</p>