Belmopan, September 30, 2025.
During the celebration of the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Belize was elected to Part III of the ICAO Council for the period 2025 – 2028.
As per Article 54 of the Chicago Convention, the ICAO 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. Work to be carried out by the newly elected Council over the next triennium will include improving aviation security, the development of 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.
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.
Ms Kennedy Carrillo has been appointed as Belize’s representative to the ICAO Council and will be based in Montreal, Canada, where she will participate in deliberations and initiatives that seek to make Global Aviation safer and more secure for all.
Belize’s Delegation to the 42nd ICAO Assembly is comprised of H.E. Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Mr Nigel Carter, Director of Civil Aviation, and Ms. Kennedy Carrillo, Permanent State Representative of Belize to ICAO.
Ends
