Regional Aviation Security Conference Joint Statement

To endorse the 37th ICAO Assembly declaration , a Regional Aviation Security Conference was hosted by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India on February 14 and 15 , 2011.
The conference was attended by the delegates from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates(UAE),Thailand and also by representatives of International organisation e.g. ICAO.IATA, ACI ,European Union , Australia, Transport Security Administration, (USA) and United Kingdom. Mr. Raymond Benjamin, Secretary General, International Civil Aviation Organisation was present along with Mr. John S.Pistole, Administrator, TSA and H.E. Prince Turki Bin Faisal Al Saud of Saudi Arabia .
Addressing the inaugural session of the Conference Honourable Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Vayalar Ravi expressed solidarity with ICAO resolution and also assured to extend technical co-operation to neighbouring countries in enhancing the security standards. He also highlighted the plans of Government of India for enhancing the capacity of airports, to have new airport etc.
The conference had presentation from all participating countries on their views and compliance of 37th ICAO Assembly declaration. After extensive and detailed deliberations and positive exchange of views, the conference developed and adopted a statement to strengthen and promote the effective application of ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices(SARP), with particular focus on Annex 17- Security , and develop strategies to address current and emerging threats.
Highlights of the joint statement are:-
A) To strengthen and promote effective application of Annex 17 SARP of ICAO,
B) To strengthen security screening procedures,
C) To develop enhanced security measures,
D) To develop and implement security for cargo,
E) To promote travel documents security,
F) To improve member State ability to correct deficiencies identified by USAP,
G) To provide technical assistance to State including funds capacity building & technology transfer.
H) To provide increased co-operation among member States,
I) To share best practices & information in a range of keys area of screening & inspection technique including assessment of advance screening technology for weapons & explosives, behaviour detection an threat based risk analysis, screening of airport employees etc.
15/02/11 PRESS RELEASE/Press Information Bureau

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Feb 2011, Safety Feb 2011