Sri Lanka has taken steps to deepen its partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the Dubai Air Show 2025 (DAS25).
Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of Civil Aviation and CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), held productive talks with the ICAO delegation, building on discussions from the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada.
The discussions focused on safe and secure aviation, environmental sustainability, and efficient global air transport. Key outcomes included:
Positioning Sri Lanka as a South Asian aviation training hub.
Expanding technical cooperation and capacity-building programs through ICAO.
Bringing in international experts for training, workshops, and seminars.
Supporting aviation development projects in Sri Lanka, including airport infrastructure, air navigation, and training facilities.
The ICAO team included Mr. Christian Khouzam, Mr. Mekki Lahlou, and Ms. Sara Kocnim, who also held a follow-up meeting with Capt. Rambukwella at the Air Show.
Now in its 21st edition, the Dubai Air Show is the world’s largest aviation exhibition, attracting over 148,000 attendees and 1,500 companies from more than 150 countries, serving as a key platform for global aviation collaboration and innovation.
