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2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation concluded by adopting Delhi Declaration hosted by Ministry of Civil Aviation with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Key Highlights:

1. The Delhi Declaration aims to enhance regional cooperation, address emerging challenges, and foster sustainable growth within the civil aviation sector.
2. India’s aviation sector transformed from “aviation exclusive” to “aviation inclusive” over the past decade and emphasised its vital role in connecting people and cultures and driving prosperity.
3. International Buddhist Circuit to connect places related to Lord Buddha across Asia was also proposed.
4. ICAO presented plans for establishing a Pacific Small Island Developing States Liaison Office to support smaller nations in addressing aviation challenges.

We will also learn here International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Chicago Convention

Established by the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation, ICAO is an intergovernmental organization that works with its member states to support the safe, secure, sustainable and efficient operation of international civil aviation.

Mission of ICAO:

 

 

 

To serve as the global forum of States for international civil aviation. ICAO develops policies and Standards, undertakes compliance audits, performs studies and analyses, provides assistance and builds aviation capacity through many other activities and the cooperation of its Member States and stakeholders.

India ratified Chicago Convention it on 1 March, 1947.

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