This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
HIBAPRESS-RABAT-MTL by its strategic position as a global air traffic crossroads, Morocco attaches capital importance to air security and international cooperation with its partners in this field, underlined, on Tuesday April 08, 2025 in Marrakech, the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mr. Abdessamad Kayouh.
Mr. Kayouh noted, at the opening of the 4th edition of the International Forum on Air Safety “Safer Skies” which is held from April 8 to 10 in the City Ocher under the theme “Flight to conflict zones: emergency planning and risk mitigation strategies”, that this priority is reflected in the strengthening of the capacities of the civil aviation sector to be faced with the new challenges. armed or technological risks having an impact on air navigation ”.
In this sense, the Minister noted that the reception of this forum by Morocco testifies to the strong commitment of the kingdom to support international efforts aimed at guaranteeing a safer and better organized airspace, by inviting participants to take advantage of the discussions, to strengthen the means of cooperation and to work for the realization of commitments in this area.
The Minister stressed that although the civil aviation sector constitutes an essential pillar to strengthen connectivity between countries, boost trade and stimulate economic development, it faces important challenges, especially those related to armed conflicts, which requires constant vigilance and effective measures to guarantee its safety and sustainability.
As part of this forum, Mr. Kayouh also participated in a high -level round table on securing air transport in the face of threats posed by conflict areas.
On this occasion, the Minister indicated that, for several years, the risks weighing on civil aviation in these contexts have continued to grow, specifying that the multiplication of conflicts, the rapid development of threats and the growing complexity of operational environments require concerted, global and effective responses.
Kayouh added that it is imperative that we strengthen our common commitment to air risk management, by relying on principles of shared responsibility, reinforced coordination and anticipatory planning.
The 4th International Forum on Aviation Safety “SAFER SKIES” brings together more than 250 participants, including experts, decision -makers, as well as representatives of 50 countries, 6 international organizations, 7 regional organizations and 57 entities from the various components of the global aviation ecosystem, in order to address the issues related to risk management in conflict zones.
Participants will discuss three days for three days, around a number of strategic themes, such as “the rapid and coordinated closure of air space in crisis situations”, “regional risk management approaches”, “resilience in the face of the reduction of available air spaces”, “the diversity of tolerance thresholds at risk among states and actors in the sector”, as well as “the multidimensional impact of conflict aviation ”.
