Addressing the representatives of the international aviation sector at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IATA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today (June 2) that this event is being held in India after four decades. A lot has changed in India in these four decades. Today’s India is more confident than ever. PM Modi said that India’s aviation sector is a major player in the global air transport industry. We are not only a huge market in the global aviation ecosystem, but also a symbol of policy leadership, innovation and inclusive development. Highlights of PM Modi’s address IATA is being held in India after 40 years After a long gap of 42 years, India is hosting the 81st Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in 2025. India last hosted IATA in the year 1983. This global event will run from June 1 to June 3 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. The event is attended by more than 1,700 people, including global aviation industry leaders, government officials and international media representatives. Key Issues of IATA Annual General Meeting What is the International Air Transport Association?
