Taiwan hopes to participate meaningfully in the ICAO

Since the withdrawal of its representation from the United Nations in 1971, the Republic of China (Taiwan) had been excluded from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the past 42 years. However, based on the ROC government’s painstaking efforts and increasing support of the international community, the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) of Taiwan has eventually been invited to attend the 38th Assembly of the ICAO held from September 24 to October 4 this year in Montréal, Canada, as guests of the ICAO Council President Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez. This meaningful participation marks a step forward in Taiwan’s bid to make substantial contributions to international air safety.

Taiwan’s bid to participate in the ICAO has garnered support worldwide, highlighted by the U.S. firm support of Taiwan’s participation in the organization. Other forces favorable to Taiwan’s ICAO bid include the European Parliament and lawmakers from Australia, Colombia and Panama, etc., all of whom recognize the importance of Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the ICAO.