Introduction - Master of Ceremony: Mr. Abdoulrahman Alshammari, Qatar Television
Welcome Address
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Transport, Qatar
Opening Remarks
H.E. Mohamed Faleh Al-Hajri, Acting President, Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar
Keynote Address
Mr. ...

Presentation by Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General, ICAO

High-level Panel for Exchange of Views on Expectations for FALC 2025
Facilitating the Future of Air Transport Facilitation
This session delves on the contribution of air transport facilitation to the growth of the aviation industry,
exploring innovative approaches that can drive progress towards ...

Cooperation, Collaboration and Inter-Agency Coordination
The participants to this session will be invited to provide insights to be considered for the enhanced
development of a National Air Transport Facilitation Programmes (NATFP) and the set-up of a National
Air Transport Facilitation Committee...

Passenger Experience
This Session will explore strategies for expanding airport capacities to accommodate growing traffic
demand, highlighting the roles of aircraft operators and airport authorities in facilitating clearance and
service operations. It will examine the overall passenger experience...

Cargo Release Clearance and Automation Processes
Overview of current ICAO initiatives and material and Annex 9 implementation experience of ICAO
requirements in cargo matters will be discussed from the perspective of implementing States as well
as aircraft and airport operators. Through sharing c...

Travel Document Integrity and Border Control
This Session will provide an overview of the standardized implementation of Machine-Readable Travel
Documents (MRTDs) and electronic MRTDs (eMRTDs), along with a global approach to deploying new
technologies for identity verification and border control...

Addressing Inadmissible Persons, Deportees, Refugees and Stateless Persons
This session will highlight the importance of handling inadmissible persons and deportees in a
respectful manner and discuss the specific issues preventing refugees and stateless persons from
accessing travel documents. It...

Addressing Human Trafficking and Irregular Migration
This Session is intended to highlight feasible solutions to identify suspected incidents of trafficking in
persons through civil aviation and the necessary coordination across State agencies, among States,
and with stakeholders, including airpo...

Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and their Families
This Session will discuss implementation of States’ legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
related to family assistance and relationship between insurance companies and victims, families and
airlines. It will also discuss which...

Capacity Building and Implementation Support for States
This session will discuss provision of technical assistance to States, auditing and oversight of Annex 9
provisions implementation as well as capacity building initiatives. The enhancement of regulatory
capacity and operational capabilities ...

Passenger Data Systems
This Session will examine the Implementation of Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger
Name Record (PNR) data systems, along with the categorization and standardization of various
Electronic Travel Systems (ETS). Discussions will emphasize the need for greater co...

Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
This session will discuss the importance of facilitating air travel for persons with disabilities and
reduced mobility. It will highlight the different barriers and various requirements throughout the
passenger journey for persons with disabilities in...

Maintaining Health and Sustaining Safe International Air Transport During Public
Health Emergencies of International Concern Affecting Air Travel
This Session is intended to focus on preparedness, management and resilience when dealing with
public health-related events in Aviation. It necessitate...

Innovation in Facilitation
This session will discuss interactions with innovators in air transport facilitation and how to incorporate
innovation in ICAO’s global standards in a timely fashion with the objective to accelerate a culture of
innovation in ICAO by facilitating the uptake of technolog...

H.E., Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Transport, Qatar
Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the Council, ICAO
PRESENTATION OF THE MINISTERIAL DECLARATION
Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General, ICAO

Ministerial Statements - Part 2

ADOPTION OF DOHA DECLARATION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL AIR
TRANSPORT
Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the Council, ICAO

Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General, ICAO
Mr. Mohammed bin Faleh Al Hajri, Acting President, Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar