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Belarus, China sign declaration on cooperation on International Lunar Research Station program
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MINSK, 23 October (BelTA) – The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) and the China National Space Administration signed a joint declaration on cooperation on the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) program, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
The document was signed by Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Gusakov and Administrator of the China National Space Administration Zhang Kejian.
"According to the joint declaration, the parties will cooperate in the process of creating and operating the ILRS. The areas of cooperation will be fundamental and applied research in the field of engineering and technologies for space use, new materials and electronic component base, training and advanced training of scientific personnel and specialists. By mutual agreement, the parties shall determine other areas of cooperation," the NASB said.
During the video conference, Vladimir Gusakov stressed that Belarus has identified the information and communication and aerospace technologies, remote sensing of the Earth, space instrumentation and electronic industry as one of the priority avenues of innovative development. This suggests the broad integration of Belarusian research organizations and industrial manufacturers of the space industry within the framework of international research projects with friendly states.
Vladimir Gusakov emphasized the importance of further cooperation between Belarus and China in the aerospace sector and the readiness of Belarusian scientists to contribute to it within the framework of the Chinese-Russian IRLS program. This program is aimed at strengthening research cooperation and promoting the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind. “The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus is interested in the most active participation in this project, and we are confident that space will become one of the priorities of our cooperation. Today we have a chance to give a fresh impetus to mutually beneficial cooperation and to advance our relations to a new level. I have no doubt that the signing of the joint declaration will facilitate our efforts to expand bilateral contacts and will benefit both economies that are strategic partners,” said Vladimir Gusakov.
Administrator of the China National Space Administration Zhang Kejian deems it necessary to step up work to develop joint projects and to involve the Belarusian side in Chinese deep space exploration programs. Zhang Kejian expressed his readiness to visit Belarus and the National Academy of Sciences to study research outcomes in space technology and invited the head of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus to visit China to familiarize himself with China’s achievements in this field.
During the videoconference meeting on 23 October, the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and the China National Space Administration agreed to draft a cooperation roadmap to include science and technology projects related to the creation and operation of the International Lunar Research Station.
Founded in 1993, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) is a governmental organization of the People’s Republic of China. It is involved in space activities for civilian use and promotes international space cooperation with other countries.
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