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India & Tajikistan MoU on cooperation in space technology Details, Features, Updates
India & Tajikistan MoU on cooperation in space technology Details, Features, Updates, Aim, Highlights
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7th December 2018, has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Tajikistan. It was signed on 8th October 2018 at Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The MOU focuses on Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Space Technology for Development.
Under this, a Joint Working Group, drawing members from DOS/ISRO and the State Committee of Land Management and Geodesy of the Republic of Tajikistan to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth, satellite navigation, space science and exploration of outer space.
This MoU shall enable pursuing the following potential interest areas of cooperation such as remote sensing of the earth, satellite communication and satellite-based navigation space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system and application of space technology.
The MoU will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth, satellite navigation, space science and exploration of outer space.
The MoU would lead to the development of joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity.
Tajikistan
Capital: Dushanbe
Largest City: Dushanbe
Currency: Somoni (TJS), Rouble
Official Language: Tajik
Prime Minister: Kokhir Rasulzoda
President: Emomali Rahmon
