Australia, China sign aviation security accord

On March 22, Vice Minister Gao Hongfeng of the Civil Aviation Administration of China and Australian Secretary Michael Taylor of the Department of Transport and Regional Services signed the memorandum of understanding on developing aviation security cooperation. Chinese Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile, of the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, witnessed the signing ceremony. The agreement will enhance cooperation between China and Australia on aviation security. Both parties agreed to enhance information exchange on aviation security legislation and the investigation and prevention of aviation security accidents, and provide assistance for bilateral supervision organizations to supervise implementation of bilateral airlines and airport security standards.