Saudi Arabia’s leadership endorsed by ICAO 41st Assembly

The Kingdom secured support from more than 90 per cent of voting countries – a historic result.

The Saudi delegation was led by Minister of Transport and Logistics and General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Chairman His Excellency Saleh Al-Jasser, and with the participation of GACA President His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Duailej.

Saleh Al-Jasser said: “Saudi Arabia’s election to the ICAO Council reflects the Kingdom's vision and leadership across the transport and logistics sector in general and the civil aviation sector in particular. The Kingdom has received wide international endorsement during the 41st Assembly in recognition of the pioneering role the Kingdom plays in the global aviation sector.

“The Saudi delegation has also materially supported Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, through six major bilateral agreement signings including with ICAO, China, the United Kingdom, France, Morocco and Kazakhstan, which will support greater connectivity and international investment between Saudi Arabia and the world.”

GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej added: “The Saudi Aviation Strategy’s vision is for the Kingdom to lead the sector in the Middle East. At the ICAO 41st Assembly, Saudi Arabia has taken not only a regional but a global leadership role. The Harmonizing Air Travel policy has been endorsed by the ICAO Assembly, a signature achievement given the Kingdom led the development of this policy at the Future Aviation Forum in May, whilst Saudi Arabia has also been announced as host of ICAO’s 2023 global Air Services Negotiation event. These achievements reflect the strength of our aviation sector, and we look forward to shaping the future of global aviation.”