BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize has been elected Part III of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the period 2025 – 2028.
A government statement said that the election took place during the celebration of the ICAO’s 42nd Assembly at the Chicago Convention and that the Council, during this period, shall be the body charged with carrying out the directions of the Assembly and discharging the duties and obligations laid out in the Convention.
The statement stated that the work to be carried out by the newly elected Council over the next triennium will include improving aviation security, developing policies and protocols for the inclusion of artificial intelligence in aviation, achieving environmental sustainability goals, and supporting the next generation of aviation professionals.
“This is a historic victory for Belize, as it will, for the first time, join and contribute meaningfully to the highest technical body in aviation. Belize is committed to supporting both the Caribbean and Central American sub-regions.
“Notwithstanding, the representation will be used to promote those policies and initiatives that seek to advance Belize’s aviation strategic objectives,” the statement said, adding that “aviation continues to be a significant contributor to Belize’s socio-economic well-being, as it is one of the most significant pillars that support tourism”.
It stated that Kennedy Carrillo, who has been appointed as Belize’s representative to the ICAO Council, will be based in Montreal, Canada, where she will participate in deliberations and initiatives aimed at making global aviation safer and more secure for all.
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