UN Security Council
2016

development and prosperity, and of all States strengthening aviation security measures to secure a stable and peaceful global environment, and further recognizing that secure air services in this regard enhance transportation, connectivity, trad e, political and cultural links between States, and that public confidence in the security of air transport is vital, Noting that the global nature of aviation means that States are depende nt on the effectiveness of each others’ aviation security systems for the protection of their citizens and nationals and relevant aspects of their national security, bearing in mind the common goal of the international community in this regard, which means States are dependent on each other to provide a common secure aviation environment, Expressing concern that terrorist groups continue to view civil aviation as an attractive target, with the aim of causing substantial loss of life, economic damage and disruption to connectivity between States, and that the risk of terr orist attacks against civil aviation may affect all regions and Member States, 16-16417 (E) *1616417* Expressing grave concern over terrorist attacks against civil aviation and