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National News
18-04-2025
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Rasamny, ICAO discuss enhanced cooperation on airport infrastructure and aviation safety at FALC 2025
NNA – Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, held a high-level meeting with Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, and Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of ICAO, on the sidelines of the 2025 Facilitation Conference (FALC 2025) currently underway in Doha. Also present at the meeting were Mohamed Abu Baker Farea, ICAO's Regional Director for the Middle East Office, and Jorge Vargas, Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), along with members of the Lebanese delegation: Director General of Civil Aviation Amin Jaber, Head of Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport Kamal Nassereddine, Head of Aviation Safety Omar Qaddouha, and the Minister's Legal Advisor Hadi Moussa. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between ICAO and Lebanon, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development at Beirut Airport, aviation safety enhancement, and facilitation services. Discussions also covered Lebanon's access to ICAO's technical assistance programs under the 'No Country Left Behind' initiative. FALC 2025, organized by ICAO, brings together representatives from 190 member states and serves as a key global platform for discussing aviation facilitation policies and advancing international cooperation in civil aviation. ==========R.H.
National News
17-04-2025
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Rasamny at ICAO 2025: Beirut Airport modernization reflects Lebanon's commitment to facilitation, sustainability, and secure governance
NNA - The ongoing modernization of Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport 'reflects Lebanon's commitment to enhancing passenger facilitation, improving the travel experience, and upgrading border management in a way that balances security with seamless mobility,' said Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny, reaffirming the country's deep engagement with the principles of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), particularly the 'No Country Left Behind' initiative. Rasamny made his remarks on Thursday during the ICAO Facilitation Conference 2025 (FALC 2025), held in the Qatari capital, Doha, with the participation of representatives from 190 countries. The Lebanese delegation included Director General of Civil Aviation Amin Jaber, Head of Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport Kamal Nassereddine, Head of Aviation Safety Omar Qaddouha, and the Minister's legal advisor Hadi Moussa. Rasamny noted that Lebanon's cooperation with ICAO has been instrumental in shaping its national aviation strategy, aligning regulatory frameworks with international standards, and advancing modernization efforts across the sector. The Minister pointed to the integration of biometric technologies, enhanced data exchange, and inter-agency coordination as core features of Lebanon's efforts to modernize air travel while ensuring safety and efficiency. In alignment with ICAO's sustainability goals, Rasamny said Lebanon was implementing the CORSIA emissions reduction mechanism and investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), as outlined in its 'State Action Plan' for decarbonization, which includes future investments in alternative fuels and environmentally friendly technologies. Rasamny further underscored Lebanon's ongoing efforts to strengthen aviation security and regulatory compliance, highlighting recent progress in biometric identification and harmonization with EU aviation regulations as essential to effective governance and restoring traveler confidence. Looking ahead, Rasamny emphasized the importance of international cooperation, especially in capacity-building for countries with limited resources. 'Such support is vital to managing increased air traffic, meeting global standards, and ensuring aviation remains a driver of economic development,' he said. 'Lebanon reaffirms its full support for ICAO's objectives, welcomes the Doha Declaration, and expresses readiness to continue working with all member states to build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable global aviation sector,' Rasamny concluded. The conference is set to conclude with the issuance of the 'Doha Declaration on International Air Transport Facilitation,' aimed at guiding public policy and strengthening global commitment to a unified strategic framework for facilitation.
