ICAO Assembly elects new Council Member States
ICAO Assembly elects new Council Member States
Elections took place for PART I and PART II categories of the ICAO Council, for a three-year term.
Montréal, 27 September 2025 – Elections took place today for PART I and PART II of the ICAO Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly. All elected States will form the Council for a three-year term. The 36-member Council is the governing body of the Organization.
The following Member States were elected:
PART I - States of chief importance in air transport
Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
PART II – States not already elected in PART I but which make the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation
Argentina, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and Switzerland.
Elections to PART III – States ensuring geographic representation - will take place on 30 September 2025.
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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its 193 member states develop and implement global aviation strategies, technical standards, and capacity building activities to enhance the safety, sustainability, and inclusivity of air services worldwide. ICAO's mission is to expand access to air transport while progressing towards zero aviation fatalities and net-zero carbon emissions.