Myanmar and Russia are making arrangements to cooperate in the exploration and utilization of outer space for peaceful purposes.
General Director Mr Dmitry V Bakanov of the State-owned Corporation Roscosmos of the Russian Federation, who led a delegation, called on Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
At the meeting, they cordially exchanged views on the promotion of space technological cooperation between Myanmar and the Russian Federation, the enhancement of cooperation between the State-owned Corporation Roscosmos of the Russian Federation and the Myanmar Space Agency, and the efforts of Myanmar to further develop space technology.
They also focused on the launch of the satellite, which can enhance benefit of Myanmar and the people, the further development of human resources who can be deployed in initiating the space technology for Myanmar, and the cooperation in satellite communication technology.
Moreover, their discussions highlighted the upgrade of the Space Museum (Yangon) with enthusiastic observation of youth, the cooperation in outer space exploration and usage arena with the peaceful purpose between the two countries, sharing of space technological knowledge with the new generation youth, and sending scholarship trainees to the space technological training courses.
After the meeting, the Senior General and the General Director of Roscosmos exchanged commemorative gifts and had documentary photos taken together with the attendees at the meeting.
Also, present at the meeting were Commission Member Prime Minister U Nyo Saw, Commission Secretary General Ye Win Oo and officials. General Director Mr Dmitry V Bakanov of the State-owned Corporation Roscosmos of the Russian Federation was accompanied by Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar Mr Iskander Azizov, the Deputy General Director of Roscosmos and officials. — MNA/TTA
