India Re-elected to ICAO Council (2025–2028 Term)

On 27th September 2025, India was re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session held in Montreal, Canada. India secured a stronger mandate compared to the 2022 elections, reflecting growing global confidence in its leadership and commitment to international civil aviation.

Key Points

Part II Representation: Comprises States making the largest contribution to facilities for international civil air navigation.
Founding Member: India has been a founding member of ICAO since 1944 and has maintained an uninterrupted presence on the Council for 81 years.
Commitments for 2025–2028: Strengthening aviation safety, security, and sustainability; promoting equitable global connectivity; advancing innovation; and supporting ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative.
ICAO Council Structure: The ICAO Assembly, comprising all 193 signatory States to the Chicago Convention, elects the 36-member Council every three years as its governing body.