RIYADH: Saudi Space Agency Vice Chairman and CEO Dr. Mohammed Altamimi led the Saudi delegation to the fifth edition of the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting, held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil from September 11 to September 13, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The meeting, initiated during Saudi Arabia’s G20 presidency, focused this year on “Space Economy and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities”.
Altamimi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s progress in developing its space sector and emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to leveraging space technology for sustainable development and climate change mitigation, SPA reported.
He participated in dialogue sessions on innovation, entrepreneurship, and climate change, and presented the Saudi Space Agency’s efforts to enhance infrastructure, stimulate investment, and utilize space technology for sustainable development.
The Kingdom signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Brazilian Space Agency to expand peaceful space exploration collaboration.
Altamimi held bilateral meetings with his Brazilian and Indian counterparts to discuss cooperation in the space economy and related technologies. He also met with leaders of major Brazilian space companies to explore investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
