Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani today attended and addressed the High-Level Ministerial Segment held during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Security Week 2024 in Muscat, Oman. In attendance were the President of the ICAO Council H.E. Salvatore Sciacchitano and ICAO Secretary General Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar.

In his remarks, the minister said Qatar has taken all the steps to achieve what is stated in the Muscat Declaration adopted during the meeting and which focuses on key topics of aviation and cyber security.

He pointed out Qatar’s active participation in all ICAO activities and events, emphasizing the country’s strong belief in the importance of focusing on capacity building and technical assistance to further enhance compliance levels at the regional level.

H.E. the minister also noted the importance of dialog and information and expertise exchange among the ICAO Member States and other organizations and experts; a joint effort he described as the path to continue improving the aviation security system and air transportation’s safety and regularity.

Attended by several ministers, heads of delegates representing the ICAO Member States, and senior officials of regional and international organizations, the High-Level Ministerial Segment discussed global security priorities in aviation industry and current cyber-related challenges, and explored innovative approaches that can ensure a safer future for the civil aviation industry around the world.