Saudi minister discusses robotics, space exploration with Japan’s aerospace agency chief

Saudi minister discusses robotics, space exploration with Japan’s aerospace agency chief
The discussion between the officials included seeking ways to cooperate in robotics, deep-space exploration, and the support of startup companies in the industry. (SPA)
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Updated 13 October 2023
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Saudi minister discusses robotics, space exploration with Japan’s aerospace agency chief

Saudi minister discusses robotics, space exploration with Japan’s aerospace agency chief

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s minister of communications and information technology and board chairman of the Saudi Space Commission, Abdullah Amer Al-Swaha, met recently with Hiroshi Yamakawa, president of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, in Tokyo.

Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, CEO of the SSC, was also present at the meeting.

The discussion between the officials included seeking ways to cooperate in robotics, deep-space exploration, and the support of startup companies in the industry.

The SSC has established partnerships with several space agencies around the world to develop the Kingdom’s industry.