Kazakhstan has signed a new agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to strengthen the country's air accident investigation capabilities and enhance aviation safety in line with global standards.

The agreement was signed in Montreal during a meeting between the Kazakh delegation and ICAO leadership, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

The partnership will support the development of Kazakhstan's Air Accident Investigation Center, one of the first specialized aviation investigation bodies in the CIS established under ICAO's international standards and recommended practices.

As part of the agreement, ICAO experts will assess the Center's current capabilities, identify investigator training needs, and recommend modern laboratory equipment and technical resources to improve the country's accident investigation system.

The initiative also aims to address recommendations from ICAO audits, strengthen Kazakhstan's technical capacity, and introduce advanced investigation methods and technologies.

Kazakhstan's Civil Aviation Committee said the cooperation will improve flight safety, expand collaboration with the international aviation community, and help build a modern, internationally recognized aviation accident investigation system.