International Civil Aviation Organisation- ICAO Council
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India's re-election to the ICAO Council for the 2025-2028 term with one of its highest vote mandates stands out, reflecting growing global trust in its aviation leadership.
About ICAO Council
- Core Role: The ICAO Council acts as ICAO’s executive body, responsible for setting policies, adopting standards, and supervising the Secretariat when the Assembly is not in session.
- Membership: Out of ICAO’s 193 member states, 36 are elected every three years by the Assembly to serve on the Council.
- Leadership: The Council elects a President (non-voting) who manages its work and guides diplomatic engagements.
- Headquarters: ICAO is based in Montreal, Canada, where the Council meets regularly.
Functions of the ICAO Council
- Oversight of ICAO Secretariat: Ensures the Secretariat implements Assembly resolutions and Council decisions.
- Policy & Standards: Adopts international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection.
- Budget & Work Programme: Approves ICAO’s budget and sets priorities for technical and diplomatic work.
- Dispute Resolution: Acts as a quasi-judicial body to settle disputes between member states on aviation matters.
- Global Representation: Balances representation among states of chief importance in air transport, states contributing to international air navigation facilities, and states ensuring geographic representation.
Strategic Importance: The Council ensures that international aviation remains safe, secure, and environmentally sustainable, while balancing the interests of diverse regions and economies.
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