Vietnam commits to actively contribute to ICAO's Net Zero target

VTV.vn - On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of joining the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Vietnam pledged to join the international community in achieving the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

The 42nd session of the ICAO General Assembly, held in Montreal, Canada.

The Ministry of Transport delegation led by Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan attended the 42nd Session of the ICAO General Assembly, which took place in Montreal, Canada from September 23-26. The most important event in the ICAO's three-year cycle brought together more than 3,300 delegates from 193 member countries, becoming a forum for the global aviation community to shape policies and identify development priorities for the international civil aviation industry.

International delegates attended the event.

The core contents discussed at this General Assembly include flight safety, management of unmanned aerial vehicles, and especially sustainable development and greenhouse gas emission reduction. Promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and implementing the carbon offset and reduction mechanism (CORSIA) are important highlights.

Vietnam's commitment to global goals

Speaking at the plenary session, Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan emphasized that 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of Vietnam becoming a member of ICAO. During this journey, the Vietnamese aviation industry has made remarkable progress. Air transport has recovered strongly after the pandemic, making Vietnam one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the Asia- Pacific region.

Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan led a delegation from the Ministry of Transport to attend the 42nd Session of the ICAO General Assembly.

In particular, flight safety is always a top priority. Vietnam's overall compliance score on aviation safety reached 78.14%, demonstrating the industry's relentless efforts and commitment.

The Deputy Minister affirmed that Vietnam will support and actively contribute to the implementation of ICAO's Long-Term Strategic Plan for the period 2026-2050, as well as the Global Aspirational Target (LTAG) of achieving Net Zero emissions in the international aviation sector by 2050. To realize this goal, the Government and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam are focusing on perfecting the legal system, creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth.

The speech of the Vietnamese delegation received recognition and high appreciation from member countries, the ICAO leadership and secretariat, affirming Vietnam's position and responsibility in building a safe, efficient and sustainable global civil aviation system.

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