Chairwoman of Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee Saltanat Tompiyeva has been appointed an ambassador under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Ambassadors Programme, following a decision by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar.

The appointment reflects ICAO’s high level of trust in Kazakhstan and recognizes the country’s contribution to advancing the global civil aviation agenda. Tompiyeva was selected within ICAO’s European and North Atlantic Regional Bureau (EUR/NAT), which brings together 56 member states, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

According to the Ministry of Transport, the decision confirms Kazakhstan’s active and effective role in implementing ICAO priorities outlined in its Strategic Plan for 2026-2050. In her new role, Tompiyeva will promote awareness of key civil aviation development priorities, support the sustainable growth of the aviation industry, encourage training and recruitment of qualified aviation professionals, and advocate for greater participation of women and youth in the sector.

She will carry out her ambassadorial duties on a voluntary basis, in strict accordance with the principles of independence, neutrality, and ethics upheld by the United Nations and ICAO.