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Israel Space Agency and Azerbaijan Ink Historic Cooperation Agreement

October 05, 2023

During the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Baku, a significant milestone was achieved in the realm of space exploration and cooperation with the Israel Space Agency and the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Uri Oron, Director of the Israel Space Agency, and Amaddin Asadov, Chairman of the Board at the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, formally signed a pioneering cooperation agreement.

“The agreement signed today is further evidence of the strengths of Israeli science, innovation and the space industry,” remarked Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Ofir Akunis. “Israel’s international position is solid and constantly strengthening. The agreement with the republic of Azerbaijan Space Agency has important economic and political implications and I congratulate everyone who made it a success.”

The wide-ranging agreement encompasses several aspects of space technology and research. Collaborative ventures will include the development of space technologies, satellites, space exploration systems such as robotics, vehicles, and optical systems, and initiatives in Earth observation and monitoring.

“The signing of the Joint declaration between the space agencies establishes and strengthens the relationship forged between the countries,” said Director of the Israel Space Agency, Uri Oron. “In an era in which the field of space is growing rapidly, the agreement will allow the State of Israel to have business, research and academic collaborations that are essential for the development of the space field in Israel.”

The partnership marks the inaugural collaboration in the field of space between the State of Israel and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

“The joint work of all the parties from Israel and Azerbaijan led to the signing of the understandings, with the intention of expanding cooperation in the near future,” said George Dick, Israel’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan. “The relationship between Israel and Azerbaijan will deepen and expand into new technological fields for the benefit of both countries and peoples.”