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India Re-Elected to ICAO Council With Stronger Mandate for 2025–2028

The stronger vote reflects a coordinated diplomatic push led by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu with sustained backing from the foreign ministry.

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Overview

  • Member states voted on September 27 at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal to return India to the 36-member Council.
  • India retained its seat in Part II, which comprises states that make significant contributions to international civil air navigation facilities.
  • The government said India secured more votes than in 2022, a result officials described as a stronger or highest-ever mandate.
  • The campaign featured a September 2 outreach reception in New Delhi, continuous engagement by the external affairs ministry, and canvassing by India’s ICAO representative, alongside ministerial bilaterals in Montreal.
  • For the new term, India set priorities on aviation safety, security and sustainability, equitable air connectivity, technology and innovation, and support for ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative.