The Emirates participates in a celebration "ICAO" 80 years since its founding
Chicago, December 11, 2017 – The UAE participated in the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which was held in the American city of Chicago, with a high-level international presence and the participation of representatives of the organization’s member states.
The celebration highlighted the vital role played by ICAO in developing the global civil aviation sector and enhancing cooperation among member states.
His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, stated that this occasion represented an important opportunity to review ICAO’s achievements and its efforts in enhancing cooperation among member states to establish a safe and sustainable international civil aviation system, stressing the UAE’s commitment to supporting all of the organization’s initiatives aimed at enhancing the sector’s capacity. To continue its growth and development.
Al Suwaidi stressed that the UAE, through its leadership role within its membership in ICAO, is keen to contribute to advancing all international efforts to deal with future challenges for the civil aviation sector, including reducing carbon emissions, improving operational efficiency, and supporting technological innovation.
The UAE delegation participating in the celebration was headed by Engineer Saeed Al Suwaidi, the country’s permanent representative to ICAO, where he delivered a speech in which he stressed the UAE’s continued commitment to supporting the organization’s goals and contributing to achieving sustainable and safe development of the civil aviation sector.
He pointed to the achievements achieved by the country in this field, including developing airports, improving safety and security standards, and enhancing international cooperation.
The UAE expressed its appreciation for the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization in enhancing air safety and coordination among member states to achieve integration and innovation in this vital sector, stressing the importance of continuing international cooperation to face future challenges.
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