Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation:
The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation concluded with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, a framework aimed at enhancing regional cooperation and addressing emerging challenges in the aviation sector.
- Hosted by India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the two-day conference saw participation from 29 countries, ministers, and international organizations.
- Prime Minister emphasized India’s transformation into an “aviation inclusive” nation, noting that 15% of India’s pilots are women, compared to the global average of 5%.
- ICAO’s presentation on supporting Pacific Small Island Developing States and the commemoration of ICAO’s 80 years of shaping international aviation standards.