NewzVille Desk
In a major development, 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.
The election took place on 27 September 2025, during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session, being held in Montreal.
India secured more votes as compared to the 2022 elections, reflecting the growing confidence among Member States in its leadership and commitment to international civil aviation.
Earlier, on 2nd September 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation hosted a reception for Ambassadors and High Commissioners in New Delhi ahead of the 42nd ICAO assembly session. On this occasion, Minister for Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu had sought the support of Member States for India’s candidature for re-election for the 2025-2028 term.
Supporting this effort, the Ministry of External Affairs, through continuous engagement with other member states, reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to the objectives of ICAO.
The MEA’s diplomatic outreach strengthened India’s campaign for the ICAO Council elections. The Representative of India (ROI) at ICAO headquarters also actively canvassed support for India’s re-election.
