This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press. Rabat
Today, Wednesday in Rabat, the General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization held its 29th extraordinary session, with the participation of the organization’s member states.
The General Assembly of the organization, which brings together 22 Arab countries, which was held in the presence of the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdel Samad Qayuh, discussed the question of the extension of the current director for a third term, as well as the increase in the number of its members. of the number of members of the Executive Council to 11 members, in which case Tunisia and Yemen will be added to the Council.
In a speech delivered on this occasion, the President of the General Assembly of the Organization, the Minister of Transport of the State of Libya, Muhammad Salem Al-Shahoubi, estimated that holding this session in person in Rabat, which houses the headquarters of the organization, confirms the concern of all member states to strengthen joint Arab action in the civil aviation sector, because it is a basic element to support… their national economies and facilitate the mobility of their citizens.
Al-Shahoubi added that joint work in the field of civil aviation plays a vital role in achieving a unified Arab market, facilitating the movement of citizens, strengthening regional integration and laying a solid foundation for a lasting partnership serving common interests.
For his part, the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, underlined the importance of the common desire of Arab countries to improve and develop this vital sector, which constitutes the one of the fundamental pillars of achieving sustainable development. in the region.
He stressed that “success can only be achieved through unity, integration of roles and joint cooperation between Arab countries”, recalling that the latter have proven their ability to compete with the West in all areas. , which requires intensification and demonstration of the strength of Arab countries. countries in this vital area.
Since its establishment in 1996, the Arab Civil Aviation Organization has strived to strengthen coordination and cooperation among the civil aviation authorities of member states through its governance bodies, technical committees and general secretariat. .
