Dominica becomes ICAO's 193rd member state
17 months after welcoming its 192nd member state, the international civil aviation organisation (ICAO) has granted Dominica full membership. The Caribbean country deposited its notification of adherence to the Chicago convention on 14 March 2019, and its member state status became effective thirty days later.
ICAO was advised of the development by the US government, which serves as the depositary of the convention.
Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, president of the ICAO council: “As aviation is pivotal to the realisation of the sustainable development goals adopted under the UN’s agenda 2030, and is particularly crucial to the sustainable economic prosperity and resilience of small island developing states, Dominica’s ratification of the Chicago convention will represent a significant moment in history.” (ah)