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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Minister Meets with Maldivian Transport Minister

Montreal – CanadaHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held talks in Montreal, Canada, today, with the Maldivian Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation HE Aishath Nahula, on the sidelines of his participation in the meetings of the 40th Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly.The two ministers discussed aspects of cooperation in the fields of transportation and civil aviation and means of further enhancing them. They also discussed potential investment opportunities in these areas, in addition to a number of matters of common interest between the two friendly countries.Qatar’s Ambassador to Canada HE Mr. Saud bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey attended the meeting.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Minister Meets with India Civil Aviation Minister

Montreal – CanadaHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with the Indian Minister of Civil Aviation HE Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, in Montreal, Canada, today.The two officials discussed aspects of cooperation in the fields of air transport, civil aviation and airports and means of further enhancing them. They also discussed potential investment opportunities available in those fields, in addition to a number of matters of common interest between the two friendly countries.The meeting was attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to Canada HE Mr. Saud bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Minister Meets with Brazil’s ICAO Delegation Head

Montreal – CanadaHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held talks in Montreal, Canada today with the Head of the Brazilian Diplomatic Delegation to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Director President at Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency, HE Mr. José Ricardo Botelho.The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation in the fields of transportation services and civil aviation and potential investment opportunities available in those fields.The meeting was attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to Canada HE Mr. Saud bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Minister Heads Qatar Delegation to 40th Session of ICAO Assembly

Montreal – Canada HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti headed the State of Qatar’s delegation at the meetings of the 40th Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly, which opened in Montreal, Canada, today, attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to Canada HE Mr. Saud bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey. In his speech, HE the Minister emphasized the major and deliberate steps Qatar has taken to achieve remarkable progress in its civil aviation sector through establishing and developing world-class infrastructure that responds to sustainable development goals and universal environment standards, in addition to protecting lives and property, and providing safe air routes in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The Minister also stressed Qatar’s commitment to the international agreements and conventions of the UN and affiliated international organizations, as well as its commitment to the ICAO mission and principles and continuous cooperation with ICAO in multiple fields. Qatar earlier submitted its application for nomination to the ICAO Council for the next three-year term within Category III. Council membership elections will be held during this ICAO Assembly. Delegations from 192 countries and several world organizations are taking part in the event. The Assembly continues until Oct. 5. According to the ICAO Statute, ICAO Member States select only 36 countries to form the ICAO Council, which is considered the legislative body of the organization.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Minister Meets with ICAO Secretary General

Montreal – CanadaHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with the Secretary-General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Fang Liu at the ICAO’s headquarters in Montreal, Canada, today.The meeting discussed Qatar-ICAO relations in the field of civil aviation and means of further enhancing them.The meeting was attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to Canada HE Mr. Saud bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Minister Meets with ICAO Council President

Montreal – CanadaHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council HE Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, in Montreal, Canada, today.The meeting discussed Qatar-ICAO relations in the field of civil aviation and means of further enhancing them.The meeting was attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to Canada HE Mr. Saud bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey.