BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 20. Kazakhstan and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) discussed strengthening aviation security and expanding cooperation in civil aviation, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport.
The issues were discussed at a meeting between Kazakh Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbaev and ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar during ICAO Security Week 2026, which is being held in Astana from October 20 to 22.
During the meeting, Sauranbayev briefed Salazar on measures to develop Kazakhstan’s aviation sector. Under a three-year plan through 2028, the country is working to expand its route network, modernize airports, renew its aircraft fleet and train aviation specialists.
In parallel, Kazakhstan is developing a master plan for civil aviation through 2050 with expert support from ICAO.
Following the meeting, both sides confirmed their interest in further strengthening their partnership and expanding cooperation in priority areas of civil aviation, the ministry said.
Salazar arrived in Astana on an official visit, marking his first visit to Central Asia. He is participating in ICAO Security Week 2026, held with support from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport.
ICAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that brings together 193 member states and establishes international standards and recommended practices for civil aviation.
Kazakhstan has been a member of ICAO since 1992. In 2024, it became the first Central Asian country to open a permanent mission to ICAO in Montreal.
