1. A Member State may, without prejudice to the respective competencies of the Community and its Member States, enter into negotiations with a third country concerning a new air service agreement or the modification of an existing air service agreement, its Annexes or any other related bilateral or multilateral arrangement, the subject matter of which falls partly within the competence of the Community, provided that:
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any relevant standard clauses, developed and laid down jointly between Member States and the Commission, are included in such negotiations; and
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the notification procedure set out in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 is complied with.
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Where appropriate, the Commission shall be invited to participate as an observer in any such negotiations.