Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan is keen to enhance cooperation with China in the fields of space technology, satellite communications, and internet services.
The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with delegation from Chinese space technology firm Galaxy Space, led by Chairman Xu Ming.
The prime minister described China as a “very trusted friend” and “strategic partner,” adding that Pakistan places high importance on the growth of its space and telecommunication sectors.
The Chinese delegation expressed strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s space industry and pursuing joint ventures with the country’s space agency SUPARCO, as well as local telecom companies.
They also held productive discussions with officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication.
Federal ministers Ahad Khan Cheema and Shaza Fatima Khawaja, along with Advisor to the PM Dr Tauqir Shah, attended the meeting.
Last year, Pakistan launched its first lunar satellite in collaboration with China. The ICUBE-Q CubeSat, developed by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) with support from SUPARCO and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, entered lunar orbit via China’s Chang’e-6 mission.
The 7kg satellite carried cameras and sensors for imaging and deep-space communication.
