A scientific and technical cooperation framework agreement was signed on Sunday May 26, 2024 at the AAST headquarters in Algiers between the Algerian Academy of Science and Technology, represented by its President, and the Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) represented by its Director General Mr. Azzedine Oussedik.
In his statement, the President of AAST affirmed his institution’s commitment to working closely with its partner, with the aim of deepening knowledge on a range of subjects, with a perspective of sustainable development grounded in current and accurate knowledge.
For his part, Mr. Oussedik declared that this agreement, in light of the objectives of the Algerian space program up to 2040 and the challenges that lie before us, is relevant in view of the scientific renown of the personalities who constitute the academy, whose skills cover several fields, including food security, territorial governance, mineral exploration and the effects of climate change.