TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on aviation engineering and technical cooperation, which includes mutual recognition of airworthiness certification, the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran said.

The agreement was signed during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Belarus as part of efforts to strengthen aviation ties.

It aims to create a framework for the export of engineering services, development of maintenance and repair centers, aircraft design and manufacturing, and the growth of knowledge-based companies.

Under the MoU, airworthiness certificates issued by either country will be recognized by the other, enabling Iranian companies to supply aircraft parts, equipment and services to international markets. Officials said the move is expected to spur economic growth and boost trade in the aviation sector.

The organization added that similar talks are underway with several other countries, with the Belarus deal serving as a model for broader aviation cooperation.

Politically, such agreements are seen as strengthening international relations and aligning regulatory frameworks with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, while encouraging other countries to enter into similar accords.

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