The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It coordinates principles and techniques for international air navigation and supports the planning and development of international air transport.

Its Council adopts Standards and Recommended Practices covering areas including air navigation, aviation infrastructure, and the prevention of unlawful interference. ICAO is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

In the news context, ICAO’s governing council condemned attacks on civilian airports, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.