India Re-Elected to ICAO Council, Part II

India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized UN agency. Part II comprises of States making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation.

Election Details

• Date: 27 September 2025
• Event: 42nd ICAO Assembly Session, Montreal, Canada
• Outcome: India re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council.
• Performance: Secured more votes than in 2022 elections, reflecting enhanced global confidence in India’s leadership.

About ICAO Council

• Total Members: 36, elected for a three-year term.
• Election by: 193 Member States during ICAO Assembly.
• Part II Composition: States making the largest contribution to international civil air navigation facilities.
• Assembly: ICAO Assembly convened every three years; sovereign body comprising all 193 signatories of the Chicago Convention.

India’s Role

• Founding Member: Since 1944; uninterrupted presence for 81 years.
• Contributions:
  • Policy development and regulatory frameworks.
  • Shaping international aviation standards.
  • Promoting safe, secure, sustainable, harmonized, and gender-inclusive civil aviation.

Significance of Re-Election

• Reinforces India’s position as a leading global aviation stakeholder.
• Strengthens its influence in shaping the future of international civil aviation governance.