Baku: Azerbaijan is joining the Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, APA reports. This development is highlighted in a draft law titled ‘On joining the Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts, and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space’. This draft has been scheduled for discussion during the parliamentary session on December 16.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the draft law signifies Azerbaijan’s commitment to international cooperation in space exploration and safety. The agreement focuses on the rescue and safe return of astronauts and space objects, ensuring that member states adhere to protocols that safeguard human life and the integrity of space missions. The inclusion of this draft law on the parliamentary agenda indicates the legislative body’s intention to formalize Azerbaijan’s participation in this global initiative.