India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized UN agency. Part II of the ICAO Council comprises States making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation. The election took place during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session held in Montreal on 27 September 2025 in which India was re-elected to the ICAO Council with a strong mandate.
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| India re-elected to Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) |
India re-elected to Council of International Civil Aviation Organization
India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2025-2028 term. India reaffirms its commitment to Strengthen international aviation safety, security, and sustainability.
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The ICAO Council is a specialized United Nations (UN) agency. Part II of the ICAO Council comprises States making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation.
Being a founding member of Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) since 1944, India has maintained its uninterrupted presence in the Council for 81 years. It continues to play a pivotal role in advancing ICAO’s mission to promote safe, secure, sustainable, harmonized, and gender-inclusive international civil aviation. India is actively engaged in policy development, regulatory frameworks, and international aviation standards.
Election of ICAO Council
The election of ICAO Council took place during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session held in Montreal on 27 September 2025 in which India was re-elected to the ICAO Council with a strong mandate.
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India secured more votes as compared to the 2022 elections, reflecting the growing confidence among Member States in its leadership and commitment to international civil aviation.
For the 2025–2028 term, India reaffirms its commitment to:
- Strengthening international aviation safety, security, and sustainability
- Promoting equitable growth in air connectivity
- Advancing technology and innovation
- Supporting ICAO’s, No Country Left Behind initiative
ICAO Assembly
The ICAO Assembly, convened every three years, is the organization’s sovereign body, comprising all 193 signatory States to the Chicago Convention.
The 36-member ICAO Council, elected by the 193 Member States during the Assembly, serves as the governing body for a three-year term.
About International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a United Nations agency founded in 1944 that helps 193 countries cooperate and share their skies for their mutual benefit.
The ICAO's headquarters are located at the Quartier International de Montréal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
ICAO's support and coordination have helped countries diplomatically and technologically realize a uniquely fast and reliable network of global air mobility, connecting families, cultures and businesses around the world, and promoting sustainable development and socio-economic prosperity wherever aircraft fly.
Static Current Affairs related to ICAO Council for upcoming exams
- Established: 1944
- Headquarters: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Secretary General: Juan Carlos Salazar Gómez
- Council President: Salvatore Sciacchitano
Static Current Affairs related to India for upcoming exams
- President of India: Droupadi Murmu
- Vice President of India: C.P. Radhakrishnan
- Prime Minister of India: Narendra Modi
- Chief Justice of India: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna (B.R.) Gavai
- Lok Sabha Speaker of India: Om Birla
- Capital of India: New Delhi
- Largest city of India: Mumbai
- Official languages of India: Hindi / English
- Currency of India: Indian rupee (₹) (INR)
- Total Population of India 2023 estimate: 1,428,627,663 (1st)
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