Regarding the videoconferences conducted

On November 26, 2020, based on the results of two major videoconferences held by the Interstate Council/IAC within the framework of the ICAO-IAC Project “Priorities for activities and measures to support civil aviation in the recovery from and after the pandemic”, ICAO President Salvatore Shaccitano, sent a letter to the President of the Interstate Aviation Council, IAC Chairperson T.Anodina expressing "sincere gratitude to the IAC for coordinating efforts to achieve the common goal of the aviation industry - recovery of air traffic worldwide." The ICAO President has noted that “cooperation in this area is welcomed and encouraged by the ICAO Aviation Rehabilitation Task Force (CART) as a prerequisite for the adoption of globally and regionally coordinated and mutually recognized measures to recover global connectivity, build passenger confidence, and demonstrate the socioeconomic benefits of aviation."

The ICAO President reviewed the recently prepared high-level document of the Task Force and the second edition of the Guidance on Improving Air Transport Operations during the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis. Proposals developed within the framework of the ICAO-IAC project were also reviewed.

ICAO President paid attention to the Task Force's recent High-Level Title Document and the Second Edition of the Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis (TOGD). The proposals developed within the framework of the ICAO-IAC Project were also reviewed.

S. Sciacchitano emphasized the "fruitful cooperation within the framework of the ICAO-IAC project, which makes a significant contribution to the unification of efforts and joint services of international civil aviation, ensuring its safe and orderly development."

Following the videoconferences, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fan Liu, addressing the President of the Interstate Council and Chairperson of the IAC Dr. T. Anodina, highly praised and emphasized the special importance of “the close cooperation and interaction that exists between ICAO and the IAC, and especially the positive results that have already been achieved.”

She noted that “we highly appreciate the work of the Interstate Council and the IAC, especially in connection with the ongoing pandemic,” and expressed confidence that “this successful joint work will contribute to further sustainable development for the benefit of international civil aviation.”