On October 22, Pakistan achieved a notable milestone by formalizing an initial cooperation agreement with China, cementing its involvement in China’s lunar base program, which has the ambitious goal of establishing a research outpost on the Moon’s South Pole.
The signing ceremony for this agreement was graced by the presence of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. This significant development was disclosed in an official statement released on Saturday afternoon.
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has articulated that the collaborative efforts between Pakistan and China in this lunar initiative will encompass a broad spectrum of aspects, spanning from the engineering intricacies to the operational facets of the Chinese lunar base program. This venture holds promise for both nations as they embark on this futuristic lunar exploration mission.
