The F1CAA shall, upon request, assist the F2Secretary of State in the management of relations with third countries and international organisations relating to matters covered by this Regulation. Such assistance shall in particular contribute to the harmonisation of rules, the mutual recognition of certificates, in the interest of F3United Kingdom industry, and the promotion of F3United Kingdom aviation safety standards.

F4The CAA may cooperate with the competent authorities of third countries and with international organisations competent in matters covered by this Regulation. To this end, the F5CAA may establish working arrangements with those authorities and international organisations. Those working arrangements shall not create legal obligations incumbent on the F6United Kingdom.

F7The CAA must assist the Secretary of State in exercising F8the United Kingdom’s rights and fulfilling F9its obligations under international agreements relating to matters covered by this Regulation, in particular F9its rights and obligations under the Chicago Convention.

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In addition to the tasks set out in F12paragraphs 1 to 3 of this Article and in Article 75, the F13CAA may also engage in ad hoc technical cooperation, and research and assistance projects with third countries and international organisations, provided that those activities are compatible with the F14CAA’s tasks and the objectives set out in Article 1.