Azerbaijan is planning to join the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), the Communications and High Technologies Ministry said on June 5.

Prospects for cooperation with the organization were discussed as part of a meeting between Communications and High Technologies Minister Ali Abbasov, APSCO Secretary General Jalal Anvar and APSCO Director General Murat Yasar Bayrak, the report said.

"The Azerbaijani side is ready to examine the procedures of joining APSCO after providing it with the relevant documents," it added.

During the meeting Abbasov spoke about measures taken for the development of the satellite industry in Azerbaijan, the implementation of the State Program on creation and development of the space industry, current works underway to launch telecommunications satellites into orbit and future plans in this area.

APSCO officials highly praised the activities of Azerbaijan in this regard after the country joined the organization World Satellite Club.

Bakudaily.az