Samaddin Asadov, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Azerkosmos", which operates under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, met with the head of the European Union's representation in Azerbaijan, Ambassador Peter Mikhalko.

"APA-Economics" reports with reference to the information released by the ministry that the meeting discussed topics of mutual interest, including the further expansion of relations with European countries in the field of space technologies, the study of advanced experience.

Samaddin Asadov emphasized the role of European partners in launching Azerbaijan's satellites into orbit, and said that there is great potential for further development of cooperation in this sector.

Peter Mikhalko expressed satisfaction with the current level of relations between the European Union and Azerbaijan.

At the meeting, the partnership of the European Union Space Programs Agency with Azekosmos in the expansion of the European Geostationary Navigation Service (EGNOS) was highly appreciated.

They also talked about the preparatory process of the International Astronautical Congress, which will be hosted by Baku from October 2 to 6.

It was said that the event will open great opportunities for Azerbaijan in the field of space, especially in terms of cooperation with European partners.