ASTANA – Kazakhstan on August 26 became the first Central Asian country to open a permanent representation to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada.
Kazakhstan opened its Permanent Representation to ICAO in Montreal. The opening ceremony was attended by Kazakhstan's Minister of Transport Marat Karabaev, ICAO Council Chairman Salvatore Sciacchitano and ICAO Secretary-General Juan Carlos Salazar. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Transport.
The opening ceremony was attended by Kazakhstan's Minister of Transport Marat Karabaev, the Chairman of the ICAO Council, the Secretary-General of ICAO, and the heads of aviation authorities of ICAO member states, the Ministry of Transport's Press Service reported on August 27.
ICAO is a United Nations organization with 193 member states. The organization sets international standards for civil aviation and coordinates its development to enhance safety and efficiency.
“Kazakhstan's membership in ICAO will strengthen cooperation with the organization in promoting civil aviation and maintaining an acceptable level of flight safety,” the ministry reported.
Karabaev also took part in ICAO's 14th Air Navigation Conference (AN-CONFf/14), held in Montreal from August 25-28. The conference featured comprehensive technical discussions, which resulted in the adoption of a set of high-level recommendations on air navigation and flight safety for all 193 ICAO member states.
As part of the conference, Karabaev met with ICAO Council Chairman Salvatore Sciacchitano and ICAO Secretary-General Juan Carlos Salazar.
During the meeting, ICAO officials welcomed Kazakhstan's decision to open a representative office within the organization and expressed hope for Kazakhstan's effective efforts to improve flight safety and aviation security.
The two sides signed a Management Services Agreement for management and other support services to be provided by or through ICAO.
As part of the agreement, ICAO will develop specific project proposals to address Kazakhstan's needs, including civil aviation master planning and airport development.
