Jakarta, Oct. 10 -- President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Toshiyuki Onuma commended Indonesia's track record in aviation safety and its support for developing nations.

"Indonesia has consistently demonstrated safety and security standards above the global average, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards," Onuma said in a press statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Ottawa, received in Jakarta on Saturday.

Onuma made these remarks while attending the diplomatic reception commemorating the 81st anniversary of Indonesia's independence at ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, Canada, on Thursday (Oct 8), an event attended by 200 guests from ICAO member states.

According to Onuma, Indonesia has also...