given that the yew exclusive competence in area the council authorized the commission open negotiations third in order to replace traditional bilateral agreements on air between the member states and 
Given that the EU currently has exclusive competence in this area, the Council has authorised the Commission to open negotiations with third countries in order to replace the traditional bilateral agreements on air services between the Member States and third countries.
Given that the EU exclusive competence in area, the Council authorised the Commission open negotiations third in order to replace traditional bilateral agreements on air between the Member States and third countries.