**Summary:**
The Ministry of Civil Aviation addressed Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 843 on July 24, 2025, regarding the impact of the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation. The conference, held in New Delhi on September 11-12, 2024, is expected to benefit India's economy and strengthen its position as a leading aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Delhi Declaration, resulting from the conference, emphasizes regional cooperation for efficient aviation infrastructure development and supports the implementation of ICAO's global plans for safety, air navigation, and aviation security. These outcomes are anticipated to attract investments in the Indian aviation industry and enhance regional connectivity.
The conference is also expected to enhance regional air connectivity and trade partnerships within the Asia-Pacific region. Specific outcomes outlined in the Delhi Declaration include: reaffirmation of the Beijing Declaration; commitments to implement ICAO Global Plans (GASP, GASeP, and GANP); agreement to invest in modernizing Air Navigation Services; collaboration to improve state safety oversight systems; commitment to sustainable funding for safety and security oversight; and focus areas including Aviation Safety, Air Navigation Services, Aviation Security, Facilitation, Gender Equality in Aviation, Aviation Environment Protection, and Ratification of International Air Law Treaties.
Key Entities Referenced
2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation: A conference focused on civil aviation in the Asia Pacific region, the outcomes of which are expected to benefit India's economy and strengthen its position as a leading aviation hub.
Shri Shashank Mani: Member of Lok Sabha who raised questions regarding the impact of the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation.
Shri Murlidhar Mohol: Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi: The venue in New Delhi, Delhi where the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation was held.
Delhi Declaration: The declaration resulting from the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, outlining commitments to regional cooperation, safety, security, and air navigation.
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that works to ensure the safety and security of international air transport.
Global Aviation Safety Plan GASP: A comprehensive plan by ICAO to continually improve aviation safety.
Global Air Navigation Plan GANP: A plan by ICAO outlining a framework for harmonized and interoperable air navigation systems.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 843
th
(To be answered on the 24 July 2025)
IMPACT OF THE 2ND ASIA PACIFIC MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE
843. SHRI SHASHANK MANI
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION
be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is true that the outcomes of the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial
Conference on Civil Aviation will benefit India’s economy and strengthen its
position as a leading aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region and if so, the
details thereof; and
(b) whether the outcomes of the said conference are expected to enhance
regional air connectivity and trade partnerships within the Asia-Pacific region
and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)
(a) The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation was held on
11th - 12th September 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The
Conference, through the Delhi Declaration, is expected to significantly benefit
India's economy and aviation sector in multiple ways:
(i) The declaration emphasizes regional cooperation, which will enable better
coordination among Asia-Pacific countries for developing aviation
infrastructure more efficiently
(ii) It supports the implementation of ICAO's global plans for safety, air
navigation, and aviation security, which will help India enhance its aviation
safety standards and security measures
(iii) By positioning India as a key player in regional aviation cooperation, the
outcome of the conference is expected to help in achieving greater regional
connectivity and attract investments in Indian aviation industry, thereby
strengthening India's status as a leading aviation hub in the region
(b) Yes, the Conference's outcomes is expected to have significant impact on
regional air connectivity and trade partnerships within the Asia-Pacificregion. The specific outcomes, as outlined in the Delhi Declaration, include:
(i) Reaffirmation of the Asia and Pacific Ministerial Declaration on Civil
Aviation (Beijing Declaration)
(ii) Commitments from APAC region members to implement ICAO Global
Plans including the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP), Global Aviation
Security Plan (GASeP), and Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP)
(iii) Agreement to invest resources in modernizing Air Navigation Services to
support recovery and meet future air travel demands
(iv) Collaboration through ICAO and Regional platforms to improve the
effective implementation of critical elements of State safety oversight system
(v) Commitment to sustainable funding for effective safety and security
oversight
(vi) Focus areas including Aviation Safety, Air Navigation Services, Aviation
Security, Facilitation, Gender Equality in Aviation, Aviation Environment
Protection, and Ratification of International Air Law Treaties.
*****
*****