Minister of Transportation Wang Cai recently wrote a letter to The Diplomat, calling on ICAO to reconnect with Taiwan, so that Taiwan and other countries can jointly contribute to the development of global aviation.

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[Central News Agency] At the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly, Minister of Communications Wang Guocai recently wrote a letter to the Diplomat magazine, calling on ICAO to reconnect with Taiwan, so that Taiwan and other countries can jointly contribute to the development of global aviation.

The 41st ICAO was held in Montreal, Canada from September 27th to October 7th, and was the first conference after the outbreak of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019).

Due to China's suppression, Taiwan has not been invited for three consecutive sessions.

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On September 14, Wang Guocai contributed to the Washington-based English-language current affairs magazine "The Diplomat" with the title "Why ICAO Needs Taiwan".

He said that the first ICAO meeting after the epidemic symbolized support for the recovery of the aviation industry and also showed the importance of cooperation among all members of the international civil aviation community.

Wang Cai pointed out that the global aviation industry has been particularly affected during the epidemic. It is more important than ever to work together to support the health and safety of passengers. No civil aviation authority should be excluded. The inclusion of Taiwan can help the world achieve this year's conference "Reconnecting the World" (Reconnecting the World). world) target.

He said, "Taipei Flight Information Region" (Tapei FIR) is part of ICAO's more than 300 flight information regions around the world. Taiwan's Civil Aviation Administration is responsible for Taipei FIR flight safety traffic management. And simplify air routes, try to ensure the safety of all flights and passengers using Taipei FIR.

Wang Guocai said that in August this year, China unilaterally conducted military exercises around Taiwan, which not only affected international air routes, but also endangered the aviation safety of the Taipei FIR and neighboring FIRs.

To avoid danger, the Civil Aviation Administration of Taiwan can only quickly draw up plans to guide flights using Taipei FIR, many of which are foreign flights.

"From both a risk and safety management perspective, ICAO should involve the Taiwan Civil Aviation Administration in ICAO so that it can communicate with other FIRs and provide and obtain real-time information through ICAO," he said.

Wang said that the call for Taiwan to be included in ICAO is gradually being recognized by the international community. As an important member of the international aviation community, Taiwan takes the responsibility of maintaining flight safety seriously. Participating in ICAO will allow Taiwan to join forces with other countries to contribute to the development and development of global aviation. contribute to the well-being of all mankind.

Wang Guocai said that the Civil Aviation Administration of Taiwan has maintained the highest standards of service and safety in Taipei FIR for many years, and tried its best to comply with ICAO standards and recommended practices.

Given that ICAO chose "Reconnecting the World" as the theme for this year's General Assembly to promote the recovery of the global aviation industry, "it is time for ICAO to reconnect with Taiwan".