The Senate of Uzbekistan has approved the ICAO aviation protocols

The Senate of Uzbekistan has approved the ICAO aviation protocols.

At the 19th plenary session of the Senate of Uzbekistan, the law on the ratification of the protocols amending the Convention on International Civil Aviation, adopted in Montreal on October 6, 2016, was reviewed. Following the discussion, the senators approved the document.

The amendments aim to expand the representation of the member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in its governing and expert bodies. In addition, they provide for a more balanced consideration of regional interests in decision-making, as well as the strengthening of the organization's institutional and expert capacity.

The senators emphasized that the ratification of the protocols will allow Uzbekistan to fulfill its international obligations within the framework of ICAO and support the institutional reforms being carried out in the organization.

The law also establishes a framework for nominating representatives of Uzbekistan to ICAO governing bodies, representing regional interests, and expanding the country's participation in the field of international civil aviation.

Following the conclusion of the discussion, the Senate approved the law.