The Saudi Space Agency has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the Japanese government to promote the peaceful use of outer space.
The agreement was reached on the sidelines of the Saudi-Japan Ministerial Investment Forum, marking a significant step in fostering bilateral collaboration in space exploration and technology.
The memorandum was signed with Japan’s Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Space Agency, Abdullah Alswaha, represented the agency during the signing.
The Saudi Space Agency and Japan agreement highlights Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to strengthening international cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space. By formalizing this partnership with Japan, the Kingdom aims to build a robust framework for collaboration in space science, technology, and research.
The memorandum outlines key areas of cooperation, including capacity building, knowledge exchange, and the development of innovative space solutions.
This strategic partnership is set to play a pivotal role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s space sector, fostering the exchange of expertise, and ensuring the peaceful and sustainable utilization of outer space for the benefit of both nations and the global community, according to the statement.
The relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan in the field of space exploration and technology has been steadily growing in recent years, with both nations recognizing the vast potential for collaboration in the peaceful use of outer space.
The Saudi Space Agency affirmed that the agreement builds on the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships in the space sector and to play an active role in shaping a global space ecosystem that supports research and innovation and serves humanity.
