ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 2. Today, on September 2, Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Talgat Lastayev met with a team of auditors from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), during which it was noted that ICAO plans to inspect the airports of Astana and Almaty, Trend reports via the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the upcoming audit under the USAP-CMA program (Universal Security Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach), which is being conducted in Kazakhstan from September 2 to 14 by a team of ICAO international experts consisting of four specialists.
In alignment with the audit framework, a thorough evaluation of
the national aviation security architecture will be executed. The
assessment will encompass the global aviation hubs of Astana and
Almaty, alongside the national carriers of Kazakhstan. Focused
scrutiny will be directed towards the alignment of domestic
statutes with the international benchmarks and advisories
established by ICAO.
“The objective of the evaluation is to analyze the efficacy of
current aeronautical security protocols and to pinpoint domains for
enhanced optimization. Executing the audit represents a critical
phase in the evolution of civil aviation within Kazakhstan,
underscoring the nation's dedication to maintaining elevated global
benchmarks in aviation security,” the statement articulated.
At the culmination of the assembly, Vice Minister Talgat Lastayev
extended best wishes to the auditors for their endeavors and
underscored that the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
alongside the Ministry of Transport, is unequivocally aligned with
the ICAO standards and regulatory frameworks being operationalized
within Kazakhstan.
“I am confident that the results of the inspection will contribute to the further strengthening of Kazakhstan’s aviation security system and to increased trust from the international aviation community,” Lastayev stressed.
The current ICAO aviation security audit score for the Republic of Kazakhstan stands at 83 percent, and efforts are being made to improve this figure.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a United Nations institution that facilitates cooperation among 193 countries for the mutual benefit of shared airspace. Since its inception in 1944, ICAO's support and coordination have facilitated countries in diplomatically and technically achieving a remarkably swift and reliable global air mobility network, linking families, cultures, and businesses worldwide, while fostering sustainable growth and socio-economic prosperity wherever aircraft operate.
