Saudi Arabia Unanimously Elected as Representative of Arab Group at ICAO Council

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been unanimously elected as a representative of the Arab Group at the council of the UN International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The election took place during the 30th extraordinary session of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) General Assembly, held on Thursday in the Moroccan capital, Rabat.

 Saudi Arabia’s election came after nominations were submitted by countries for ICAO council membership through the Arab Group. Elections for the council will occur during the upcoming ICAO assembly, scheduled to take place from September 23 to October at the organization's headquarters in Canada’s Montréal.

 Heading the Kingdom’s delegation at the ACAO session, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) board Chairman Saleh Al-Jasser praised the Kingdom’s efforts to achieve such feat.

 Al-Jasser expressed his gratitude to the Saudi leadership for the unlimited support the civil aviation sector in the Kingdom receives. He affirmed that the election embodies the importance of the role Saudi Arabia plays in the sector both locally and regionally, in addition to its active efforts within pertinent international organizations. He underscored the importance of strengthening collective Arab efforts in the air transport industry and continuous communication to achieve the highest safety standards for this vital sector.

 “The Kingdom will spare no effort to support Arab cooperation, based on the directives of the government,” Al-Jasser stated at the conclusion of his speech, affirming the government’s commitment to consolidating the foundations of Arab and global cooperation.