Amman: Jordan has been elected to the Executive Council of the Arab Civil Aviation Organisation (ACAO) during elections held on the sidelines of the organisation's 29th General Assembly in Rabat, Morocco.
According to Jordan News Agency, a Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) statement issued on Tuesday revealed that Jordan secured 17 of the 18 votes cast, reflecting strong support from member states.
CARC Chair Deifallah commented that the election demonstrates the confidence of Arab countries in Jordan's role and its contributions to addressing challenges facing the civil aviation sector at regional and international levels.
The Executive Council comprises 11 member states elected by the General Assembly every two years. It is responsible for formulating Arab civil aviation policies and overseeing the implementation of the General Assembly's resolutions.
The Arab Civil Aviation Organisation, a specialised agency of the League of Arab States, works to strengthen cooperation and coordination among member states in the development of civil aviation.
It was established in 1996 following the entry into force of its founding agreement, which has been ratified by 22 Arab countries.
The commission said Jordan's election reflects the confidence of Arab states in the Kingdom's expertise in civil aviation and its continued role in promoting joint Arab cooperation in the sector.