14 Dec 2022 12:16

Russia ready to cooperate with Iran in satellite projects - Roscosmos head

MOSCOW. Dec 14 (Interfax) - Russia is ready to discuss cooperation in satellite projects with Iran, Roscosmos head Yury Borisov said.

"Russia is hoping to develop a partnership with Iran in the construction of satellites," the Roscosmos press service quoted Borisov as saying while attending the Iran Air Show 2022.

The construction of satellites is a priority of bilateral cooperation with our Iranian partners, he said.

"Representatives of Russian satellite manufacturers have arrived in Iran for a detailed discussion of industry problems and cooperation prospects. We have also talked about manned space flights," Borisov said.

Roscosmos said on Tuesday that its delegation was planning to have a series of meetings with its Iranian colleagues and representatives of other friendly countries at the Iran Air Show 2022.