India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2025–2028 term, securing more votes than in the previous election held in 2022. The elections were conducted on 27 September during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session in Montreal, Canada.
Part II of the ICAO Council comprises States making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation. India’s stronger mandate reflects the growing confidence of the global community in its leadership and commitment to advancing international civil aviation.
Ahead of the elections, the Ministry of Civil Aviation had hosted a reception for Ambassadors and High Commissioners in New Delhi on 2nd September 2025, where Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu sought the support of Member States for India’s candidature. The Ministry of External Affairs, through sustained diplomatic outreach, also reinforced India’s strong commitment to ICAO’s objectives, while the Representative of India at ICAO headquarters actively canvassed for support.
During his visit to Montreal, Naidu held bilateral meetings with Member States and engaged with international aviation stakeholders. He highlighted opportunities in India’s fast-growing aviation sector, including aircraft component manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and skill development.
India has been a founding member of ICAO since 1944 and has maintained an uninterrupted presence on the Council for 81 years. The country continues to play a pivotal role in shaping ICAO’s mission to promote safe, secure, sustainable, and inclusive international civil aviation.
For the 2025–2028 term, India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening aviation safety, security and sustainability; promoting equitable growth in global air connectivity; advancing technology and innovation; and supporting ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative.
The ICAO Assembly, held every three years, is the sovereign body of the organization and comprises all 193 signatory States to the Chicago Convention. The 36-member Council, elected during the Assembly, serves as ICAO’s governing body for a three-year term.
