Artikel XVI

1. In the event of an occurrence within the territory of one of the Contracting Parties or its Flight Information Region as defined in Chapter 1 of Annex II to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, signed on 7 December 1944, in connection with the Military Activities done under this Agreement, the safety investigation or command inquiry, as relevant, will be conducted according to the laws and regulations of the Receiving State.
2. Where such an occurrence involves Personnel of the Sending State, the following provisions shall apply:
a) The Personnel or representatives of the Sending State shall be admitted to participate in the safety investigation or command inquiry, as relevant. Such participation shall be under the authority and direction of the Receiving State and in accordance with its laws and regulations.
b) The Receiving State shall transfer the findings or report of such safety investigation or command inquiry, as relevant, to the Sending State upon the Sending State’s request, in accordance with the Receiving State’s laws and regulations. The Sending State shall keep such findings or report in confidence and shall not transfer them to any other party, unless required by the Sending State’s laws and regulations, and after coordination of its content with the Receiving State.