CAIRO: Kuwait has won the presidency of the Aviation Meteorological Group affiliated with the International Civil Aviation Organization during its 11th meeting held at the organization's regional headquarters in Cairo. Amira Al-Azmi, Head of the Navigation Forecasts Department at the Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Administration, stated in a statement to KUNA on Wednesday that the participating delegations unanimously selected her as the first woman to hold this position in the Middle East.

She added that the choice represents an achievement and recognition of Kuwait's role in fulfilling its responsibilities in regional and international forums, emphasizing Kuwait's leadership in this field. Azmi explained that Kuwait's presidency of the group will last for four years, underscoring Kuwait's commitment to activating the mechanisms of collaboration and coordination among member states during this period.

Expressing her joy at assuming this position, especially as the first woman to chair this group in the Middle East, Azmi highlighted that the group specializes in monitoring all aviation meteorological services provided by member states. Additionally, it offers consultations and technical support in the same field. She noted that the group also works to coordinate between regional and other areas to ensure compliance with the technical standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization and its future plans.

The regional office for the Middle East, affiliated with the International Civil Aviation Organization, was established in 1953 with its headquarters in Cairo. Its objective is to continue developing aspects of safety and security in aviation and to affirm the continuity of air transport safety. The member countries include Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Iraq, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Syria, Sudan, Lebanon and Iran. – KUNA