South Africa re-elected to ICAO Governing Council
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced South Africa’s re-election to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Governing Council.
South Africa was elected in Montréal on Saturday, Canada to Part Two of the General Council, a category in which member sylttates receive higher representation at global forums on civil aviation.
The ICAO’s assembly is focusing on ICAO’s strategic goals of ensuring safe and secure flights, advancing environmental sustainability, and enabling seamless, accessible, and efficient air transport.
Creecy led a delegation including the technical and legal experts from the South African Civil Aviation Authority, Airports Company South Africa, and Air Traffic and Navigation Services.
The minister praised the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the African Union's specialised civil aviation agency for their leadership and involvement in putting Africa's aviation priorities “front and centre”.
“The re-election result reaffirms the mandate that South Africa has held since 2003 and demonstrates the confidence of Member States in the Republic and it's ongoing contribution in shaping the global aviation agenda,” said Creecy.
“The re-election also reaffirms South Africa’s instrumental role in advancing ICAO’s agenda on safety, security, sustainability, and environmental matters, while ensuring that the African continent’s priorities remain firmly on the global stage.”
Egypt and Nigeria were among the elected African countries in Part Two of the General Council.
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