Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Monday at around 5 PM at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Prime Minister will also address the global gathering on the occasion.
The IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) is being held in India after a gap of 42 years — the last such meeting took place in 1983. This year’s edition, scheduled from 1 to 3 June, brings together over 1,600 participants including global aviation industry leaders, senior government officials, and international media representatives.
The Prime Minister’s participation underscores India’s commitment to building world-class air infrastructure and improving connectivity as part of its broader goal of economic growth and inclusive development.
The summit will deliberate on key challenges and opportunities in the aviation sector, including the economics of the airline industry, air connectivity, energy security, sustainable aviation fuel production, financing decarbonisation, and innovation in aviation technology.
