The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press conference on "Participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Case Proposal" on the 22nd. Deputy Director of the Civil Aviation Administration Lin Junliang (from right), Civil Aviation Director Lin Guoxian, Director Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Xu Liwen, and Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ou Jiangan attended to explain the content of the case.

(Photo by reporter Luo Peide)

[Reporter Chen Xinyu/Taipei Report] The 41st International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Congress will be held every three years in Montreal, Canada from September 27th to October 7th. Taiwan has not yet been invited. The Civil Aviation Administration of the Ministry of Communications He said that he will still organize a delegation to Montreal, Canada, to hold bilateral talks with representatives of various countries and professional civil aviation organizations, to express gratitude to the countries that support my country's participation in ICAO, and to seek opportunities for civil aviation technical cooperation and exchanges.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China stated that the 41st ICAO Congress will be held in Montreal, Canada from September 27. The theme of "Reconnecting the world" will highlight the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders in the international civil aviation community. and expectations for post-pandemic recovery.

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The Ministry of Transportation pointed out that Minister Wang Cai has written a letter to the mainstream media of many countries, calling on the international community to support Taiwan's participation in ICAO; Civil Aviation Director Lin Guoxian also sent a letter to ICAO Council Chairman Salvatore Sciacchitano, expressing his willingness to be invited to attend, but unfortunately, there has been no Receive an invitation to attend.

The Ministry of Transportation stated that in order to demonstrate Taiwan's determination to participate in ICAO and to grasp the development of important civil aviation issues, the Civil Aviation Administration will continue to send a delegation to Montreal this year, calling on all countries and civil aviation-related international organizations to support me in participating in ICAO professionally and meaningfully, and seize the opportunity to hold bilateral talks, Thanks for its long-term support and assistance, seeking civil aviation technical cooperation and exchange opportunities.

The Ministry of Communications stated that the purpose and purpose of ICAO is to develop the principles and technologies of international aviation, and to promote the planning and development of international air transport, so as to ensure the safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation around the world.

The "Taipei Flight Information Region" managed by the Civil Aviation Administration of my country is an integral part of ICAO's more than 300 flight information regions around the world, and is located at the hub of air traffic in Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia. As an important stakeholder in the group, Taiwan will do its best to maintain the safety of the flight, and try its best to comply with ICAO standards and recommended practices.

The Ministry of Communications said that the case of China setting up a temporary danger zone in the Taipei FIR in early August this year shows that, from the perspective of risk control or safety management, ICAO should make the Civil Aviation Administration the same as every FIR civil aviation authority in the world. , participate in ICAO to ensure the flight safety and efficiency of all aircraft and passengers using Taipei FIR worldwide.

The Ministry of Transport said that as a member of the international community, we have the responsibility to ensure regional and global aviation safety. ICAO, in response to the post-epidemic recovery of civil aviation, with the goal of "reconnecting the world", should be the best time to invite me to participate in ICAO. .

It is believed that the Civil Aviation Administration of China can participate in ICAO professionally and meaningfully and share its experience, so as to contribute to the goal of ICAO's civil aviation safety and seamless network.