Indonesia-France aviation cooperation updated with Annex V

 Indonesia and France have strengthened technical cooperation in civil aviation through the signing of Annex V to their bilateral framework, Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation said in a statement 

Lukman F. Laisa, an official at the ministry, said the agreement updates and reinforces the technical cooperation framework to meet the evolving needs of the civil aviation sector.

He said Annex V reflects both countries' commitment to enhancing civil aviation safety and security through stronger oversight capacity, human resource development, and the exchange of expertise and best practices.

The signing was conducted circularly, with Indonesia’s Director General of Civil Aviation signing the document on December 3 in Jakarta, followed by the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation on December 17 in Paris.

Annex V is derived from the 2019 Technical Cooperation Agreement and serves as a framework for implementing technical programs and activities in civil aviation between the two countries.

“With the enactment of Annex V, Annex IV, which previously served as the basis for technical cooperation, is no longer valid,” Laisa said.

The scope of cooperation includes strengthening aviation safety oversight, improving the competence of aviation personnel, and exchanging knowledge and experience.

The cooperation also supports the implementation of standards and recommended practices set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Laisa said the collaboration is expected to improve the performance and competitiveness of Indonesia’s civil aviation sector while ensuring compliance with global aviation safety and security standards.

Annex V will be valid for six months and may be extended by mutual agreement between the two civil aviation authorities.