US And Saudi Arabia Strengthen Cooperation In The Aviation And Space Sector

JAKARTA NASA and space agencies in Saudi Arabia signed a framework for exploration and civilian space on July 15. The agreement will focus on aeronautics, space, and others. NASA administrator Bill Nelson, representing the US in signing the cooperation agreement. On the other hand, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was represented by Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi as CEO of the Saudi Space Agency. During the collaboration, the Cooperation Agreement between the US Government and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will become a legal framework. This agreement could be used to facilitate or strengthen a two-state partnership. When visiting Saudi Arabia earlier this year, Nelson said that NASA wanted to strengthen cooperation with the country. Now, with the agreement between the two countries, Nelson believes that the US and Saudi Arabia could continue exploration missions.

"We live in the golden era of exploration, an era rooted in partnerships. This new agreement outlines how we will work together, and carry out joint exploration, for the good of mankind," Nelson said, quoted from NASA's official broadcast. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Saudi Space Agency Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha realized that this agreement would be a turning point for Saudi Arabia. Abdullah believes that this collaboration can help the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in strengthening the space sector., "This agreement reflects the Kingdom's strong commitment to advances and innovation in the space sector, and its ongoing efforts to improve its position as an important partner on the global stage for space exploration and scientific discoveries," Abdullah said.