Artikel 16 Verdrag inzake luchtvervoer tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, ten behoeve van Sint Maarten, en de Dominicaanse Republiek inzake luchtvervoer tussen en via hun onderscheiden grondgebieden

Article 16 Settlement of Disputes 1 If a dispute arises between the Parties regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement, except as indicated in Article 14 (Tariffs) and those that may arise under Articles 6 (Safety) and 7 (Aviation Security) of this Agreement, the Aeronautical Authorities of the Parties shall try, in the first instance, to resolve it through consultations and negotiations. 2 If the Parties do not reach an agreement through consultations and negotiations between the Aeronautical Authorities, the dispute shall be settled through diplomatic channels. 3 If the dispute cannot be settled through diplomatic channels, the dispute shall, at the request of either Party, be referred to a person(s) or body for decision by agreement of the Parties (mediation or arbitration). The method and procedure of mediation or arbitration shall be approved by both Parties.