The Foreign Ministry asserted that the re-election of Egypt as a member of the executive bureau of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reflects the member states' appreciation of its role in serving the global civil aviation industry.

The ministry added that Egypt’s election win comes after great efforts, contacts and consultations carried out by the ministries of civil aviation and foreign affairs with their peers worldwide.

Earlier, Egypt was re-elected as member of the executive bureau of the ICAO for an additional three years.

Egypt secured 156 of 193 votes in the election held during the 41st ICAO Assembly.

Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Abbas and the Egyptian ambassador to Canada were present during the event.

MENA