Saudi Arabia unanimously won the presidency of the executive council of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) during the 28th ordinary general assembly meeting in Rabat, Morocco.
Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh Al-Jasser, stated that this victory reflects the Kingdom’s high status in international and regional organizations and its significant role in civil aviation. Al-Jasser expressed gratitude to the Kingdom’s leaders for their support of the civil aviation sector. He also emphasized the importance of enhancing joint Arab efforts in the aviation industry to achieve the highest safety standards.
As a founding member of the ACAO, Saudi Arabia has consistently supported its goals. Moreover, it has participated in its executive council and technical committees. In addition, Saudi Arabia hosts the regional headquarters for safety oversight and the cooperative aviation security program for Middle Eastern countries. It also supports the organization’s “No Country Left Behind” initiative with $1 million of funding.
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Al-Jasser affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to developing and supporting the Arab Civil Aviation Organization. He also restated Saudi Arabia’s aim of enhancing the organization’s international role by cooperating with Arab and international partners to promote the aviation industry.
The Arab Civil Aviation Organization was established in 1996 and is affiliated with the Arab League. For its part as a founding member, Saudi Arabia aims to enhance cooperation among Arab countries in civil aviation development.
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