During the meeting, the President Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan was the first country in the region to establish an independent Aviation Administration, significantly strengthening aviation safety oversight. Since last year, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to ICAO has been operating in Montreal.
Kazakhstan is expanding its international air connectivity, with direct flights now operating to over 30 countries and plans to launch new routes to destinations such as New York, Tokyo, and Singapore.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that new airport terminals were launched in Almaty, Shymkent, and Kyzylorda in 2024. He highlighted that the passenger capacity of Almaty International Airport has increased sixfold – from 2.5 million to 14 million passengers annually.
The significance of the Civil Aviation Master Plan, signed between Kazakhstan and ICAO, was highlighted, as it will serve as a strategic framework for the long-term development of the aviation sector.
For his part, the President of the ICAO Council congratulated Kazakhstan on its achievements in civil aviation, highlighting Kazakhstan’s dynamic development, sustainable growth, and well-structured aviation system.
Following the conclusion of the meeting, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded Salvatore Sciacchitano the I Degree Order of Dostyk in recognition of his contribution to the strengthening international cooperation in the field of aviation.
