China has reaffirmed its readiness to extend full cooperation to Pakistan in the field of space research.
This came during meeting between Chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority and China’s Space Agency Shan Zhongde and Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal in Beijing on Monday.
The meeting focused on aligning cooperation in nuclear energy and space research with broader national development goals.
Speaking on the occasion, Ahsan Iqbal said collaboration between Pakistan and China in the nuclear energy sector continues to grow and K-2, K-3, and C-5 nuclear power plants are a testimony to it.
He said Pakistan’s space program has gained new momentum and Pakistan successfully launched three satellites with China’s cooperation recently. He added that Pakistan is set to send its first astronaut to the Chinese space station next year.
Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan’s space agency, SUPARCO, has been tasked with launching a lunar mission by 2035.
He emphasized expanding opportunities for young Pakistani scientists to receive higher education in space technology through Chinese exchange programs.
Shan Zhongde reiterated that Pakistan and China enjoy strong geo-strategic relations which have now evolved into deep-rooted economic cooperation.
