India re-elected to Part II of ICAO, reaffirms commitment to international aviation safety

India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that comprises of countries making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday announced that the election took place on September 27, 2025, during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session held in Montreal.

"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 ministry said in a statement.


Earlier, on September 2, the ministry 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.

For the 2025–2028 term of ICAO Assembly, India reaffirms its commitment to:

1. Strengthening international aviation safety, security, and sustainability
2. Promoting equitable growth in air connectivity
3. Advancing technology and innovation
4. Supporting ICAO’s, No Country Left Behind initiative

During his visit to Montreal, Naidu also held bilateral meetings with other Member States and engaged with global aviation industry stakeholders. As one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world, India has attracted keen interest from global players in areas such as aircraft component manufacturing, MRO and skill development.