BISHOP Juan Edghill, the Minister of Public Works, engaged in high-level discussions with officials from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on Tuesday, highlighting Guyana’s progress in the aviation sector.
The meeting, which took place at an opportune time, showcased Guyana’s significant strides in environmental sustainability and safety enhancement.
Minister Edghill stated that Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, the President of the ICAO Council, commended Guyana for its notable achievement in authorising carbon units for the CORSIA program for the 2024-2026 compliance period. According to the President of the ICAO Council, this announcement is well-timed and has the potential to encourage other countries to take similar actions.
During the conversation, ICAO expressed their readiness to provide ongoing support to Guyana in enhancing safety capabilities.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Fabio Rabani, ICAO South American Regional Director, Mr. Mohammed Khalifa Rahma, Director of ICAO’s Air Transport Bureau, Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General, and representatives from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority.
Minister Edghill was recognised by the ICAO for his exceptional leadership during the ICAO High-Level Meeting on Long-Term Aspirational Goals on Environmental Sustainability.
Currently, Bishop Juan Edghill and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, serving as the deputy director general of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), are among the delegation from Guyana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
They are attending the Third Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) organized by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Additionally, GISS 2024 will assess the impact of tourism, air travel, and capacity building on economic resilience. In order to modernize, develop, and create an unmatched environment, the PPP/C government persistently makes investments in the regional aviation industry.
The symposium will conclude on May 2, 2024, after commencing on April 30. The event, titled “Optimising Aviation Capacity Strategies for Safe Skies and a Sustainable Future,” underscores the crucial role of aviation in creating a sustainable future.
To promote the resilience of aviation, foster innovation, drive sustainable development, and provide practical solutions, the ICAO plans to hold discussions and presentations on its latest digital technologies, significant projects, and collaborative efforts at GISS 2024.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation has proposed the Finvest Hub as a means to foster greater collaboration and involvement between the aviation sector and financial institutions, with the aim of achieving the 2050 target of decarbonising aviation.
GISS 2024 will also analyse the impacts of tourism, air travel, and capacity building as significant factors in promoting economic resilience.
The PPP/C government continues to invest in the regional aviation industry with the aim of modernising, developing, and creating an unmatched atmosphere.
