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NEW DELHI: India has been re-elected to the council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) with a “stronger mandate.” The election took place on Sept 27, 2025 during the 42nd ICAO assembly session at Montreal and India secured more votes as compared to the 2022 polls. Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said: “Proud to share that India has been re-elected to ICAO council with its highest-ever mandate for the 2025–28 term. Global support for India’s membership reflects our rising stature under the leadership of PM Modi and the growing confidence in India’s commitment to aviation safety, security & sustainability…. During my visit to the ICAO general assembly in Montreal, I (saw) strong interest from global stakeholders in our aviation sector, especially in aircraft component manufacturing, MRO, and skill development.”Naidu had on Sept 2 hosted a reception for ambassadors and high commissioners in New Delhi ahead of the ICAO assembly session, where he had sought the support of member states for India’s candidature for re-election for the 2025-2028 term.For the 2025–2028 term, India has reaffirmed its commitment to: Strengthening international aviation safety, security, & sustainability; promoting equitable growth in air connectivity; advancing technology and innovation and supporting ICAO’s “No Country Left Behind initiative,” a Govt statement issued Tuesday said. India’s foreign ministry had also reaffirmed the country’s strong commitment to ICAO objectives through continuous engagement with other member states. “The external affairs ministry’s diplomatic outreach strengthened India’s campaign for the ICAO Council elections. The representative of India at ICAO headquarters also actively canvassed support for India’s re-election,” a government statement said Tuesday.During his visit to Montreal, Rammohan Naidu 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.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 is actively engaged in policy development, regulatory frameworks, and international aviation standards,” the stamenex added.Convened every three years, ICAO Assembly is the organisation’s sovereign body comprising of 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.
