India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialised UN agency. Part II comprises States making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation.
The election took place on September 27, 2025 during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session in Montreal. India secured more votes than in the 2022 elections, reflecting growing confidence among Member States in its leadership and commitment to international civil aviation.
Earlier, on September 2, 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation hosted a reception for Ambassadors and High Commissioners in New Delhi ahead of the ICAO Assembly Session.
On the occasion, Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu 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 sustained engagement with other Member States, reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to ICAO’s objectives.
The Ministry’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 re-election.
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During his visit to Montreal, Minister Ram Mohan Naidu held bilateral meetings with other Member States and engaged with global aviation industry stakeholders.
With India emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, global players have shown keen interest in areas such as aircraft component manufacturing, MRO, and skill development.
A founding member of ICAO since 1944, India has maintained an uninterrupted presence on the Council for 81 years.
It continues to play a pivotal role in advancing ICAO’s mission to promote safe, secure, sustainable, harmonised, and gender-inclusive international civil aviation. India remains actively engaged in policy development, regulatory frameworks, and international aviation standards.
The ICAO Assembly, convened every three years, is the organisation’s sovereign body and includes all 193 signatory States to the Chicago Convention.
The 36-member ICAO Council, elected by the 193 Member States during the Assembly, serves as the governing body for a three-year term.
For the 2025–2028 term, India has reaffirmed its commitment to:
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Strengthening international aviation safety, security, and sustainability
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Promoting equitable growth in air connectivity
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Advancing technology and innovation
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Supporting ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative
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