Saudi Arabia’s leadership endorsed by International Civil Aviation Organization’s 41st Assembly

Saudi Arabia’s leadership endorsed by International Civil Aviation Organization’s 41st Assembly

Riyadh and Montreal: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has concluded participation in a successful 41st International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, where Saudi Arabia won election to the ICAO Council for the 2023-25 term by securing 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.

HE Saleh Al-Jasser commented on Saudi Arabia’s victory, stating:

“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.”

Commenting on the event, GACA President HE Abdulaziz Al-Duailej said:

“The Saudi Aviation