The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council has agreed, in principal, on the establishment of Doha Flight Information Region (FIR) and Doha Search and Rescue Region drawing on the State of Qatar's proposal, which would include Qatar's sovereign airspace and, to optimize safety and efficiency of the regional airspace, as well as other contiguous airspace over the high seas. The decision was taken during the 223rd session of the ICAO Council meetings that began on June 18.