By:
Kanto Kai Okanta
Mozambique
has officially joined the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Public Key Directory (PKD), becoming the 108th member of the global system
designed to enhance the security and verification of electronic passports.
The
announcement was made by the International Civil Aviation Organization
following a key import ceremony held in Montréal, Canada, where representatives
of the Government of Mozambique formally submitted the root of trust public key
required for validating the country’s ePassport credentials.
The
ICAO PKD is a global infrastructure that enables participating states to
exchange and verify cryptographic information used in electronic travel
documents, ensuring that ePassports can be authenticated securely and
efficiently across international borders.
With
its accession to the system, Mozambique becomes part of a trusted international
framework aimed at strengthening border security, improving identity
verification processes, and supporting safer and more seamless air travel.
ICAO
stated that Mozambique’s participation enhances global interoperability in
travel document verification and reflects continued international cooperation
in advancing aviation security standards.
