BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 21. Kazakhstan and
the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) discussed
prospects for cooperation in civil aviation, according to
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport.


A meeting between Kazakh Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat
Lastayev and LACAC Secretary General Jaime Binder was held in
Astana on October 20, 2026.


The sides discussed international cooperation in civil aviation,
strengthening interregional ties, exchanging experience and
expanding interaction between the aviation authorities of
Kazakhstan and Latin American countries.


They also discussed cooperation between the Eurasian Civil
Aviation Conference (ECAC) and LACAC, as well as further work on a
draft memorandum of understanding between the two regional
organizations.


The meeting also covered cooperation within the framework of the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and opportunities
to expand engagement with Latin American countries.


Following the meeting, the sides expressed their interest in
continuing constructive dialogue and strengthening partnerships to
support the sustainable development of civil aviation.







On October 20, 2026, Aviation Safety Week 2026 opened in Astana
under the auspices of ICAO, with support from Kazakhstan’s Ministry
of Transport.


According to the ministry, the first day of the event also
featured a ceremony to reaffirm partnerships and commitments,
demonstrating support from countries and partners for strengthening
global aviation safety.


During the ceremony, the United States announced its intention
to provide financial support to the ICAO Aviation Security
Programme. ICAO and Astana International Airport also signed a
Management Service Agreement.


Aviation Safety Week brought together representatives of
aviation authorities from 62 countries, along with officials from
regulatory bodies, international organizations, airports and
airlines, as well as experts. Participants included representatives
from Brazil, Hungary, Italy, Canada, the United Arab Emirates,
Portugal, the United States, Thailand, France, Ethiopia and other
countries.