Bilateral Meeting on Cooperation between the Arab Civil Aviation Organization and the European Civil Aviation Conference

Paris, 14 October 2026, His Excellency Eng. Khalid CHERKAOUI, Director General of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), met with Ms. Patricia Reverdy, Secretary General of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), in Paris on 14 October 2026, on the sidelines of the dialogue bringing together the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Union (EU), and the European air transport industry. Held under the theme “Resilience of the Aviation Sector in the Face of Crises,” the meeting took place within the framework of strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise between the two organizations. The meeting provided an opportunity to review and discuss the latest developments in the civil aviation sector and to emphasize the need to coordinate positions and further strengthen cooperation between the two organizations and their member states, in order to contribute to the development of the sector and enhance its resilience in the face of crises and threats. Both sides discussed ways to coordinate their efforts in preparation for the Extraordinary Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), scheduled to take place in November 2026, in line with the agreements and orientations established by the various regional organizations. They also stressed the importance of maintaining consultation and cooperation on issues under consideration in international forums, thereby contributing to joint efforts to serve the global civil aviation sector. Particular attention was also given to cooperation in the fields of training, capacity-building, and technical expertise exchange, as well as support for initiatives aimed at advancing the civil aviation sector in line with the rapid developments taking place at both regional and international levels. At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties expressed their satisfaction with the distinguished relations between the two organizations and reaffirmed their commitment to continuing joint efforts and implementing cooperation programmes to strengthen institutional partnership, support the sustainable development of the civil aviation sector, and achieve their shared objectives.