Roscosmos Delegation Meet with Iranian Representatives at International Aerospace Exhibition

Kish Island, December 15, 2022- A delegation from the Russian space company Roscosmos met representatives from Iran at the 11th International Air Show in Kish Island.

According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of Kish Free Zone Organization, quoting from TASS Russian News Agency, Yuri Borisov, the CEO of Roscosmos, said: The two countries have gained significant experience in cooperation while working on the creation of Iran’s Khayyam satellite, which was launched from the Baikonur spaceport in August.

A delegation of Russia’s Roscosmos State Space Corporation will hold meetings with representatives from Iran and other friendly countries at the 11th Iran International Aerospace Exhibition, the corporation said in a statement on Tuesday.

"The Russian delegation’s members plan to hold a series of meetings with their Iranian colleagues and representatives of other friendly countries," the statement reads.

"We are all witnessing historical rapprochement between our countries, Russia and Iran, on the international stage, and Roscosmos’ participation [in the event] provides us with a unique opportunity to introduce Russia’s latest achievements in the field of space science and technology to the friendly people of Iran, our Iranian colleagues and all the foreign guests of the exhibition," Roscosmos CEO Yury Borisov pointed out.

According to him, the two countries have gained significant experience in cooperation while working on the creation of Iran’s Khayyam satellite, which was launched from the Baikonur spaceport in August. "Our country has rich experience in this field, being a space pioneer, and we are ready to share our achievements with the Iranian people," the Roscosmos chief added.

Roscosmos is taking part in Iran International Aerospace Exhibition 2022 that is running on Kish Island from December 13-16.

PR & Int'l Affairs Department- KFZO