The UA-UE Space Dialogue provides a platform for knowledge sharing and strategic collaboration, serving as a hub for mutual information. Through this Dialogue, key players in the space sector in Africa and Europe will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and collaborate on significant projects related to space services in various areas of common interest: Earth observation, satellite navigation, satellite connectivity and communication, as well as space research.
They will be able to discuss the latest advancements in space policy and regulation, space research, science and technology, exchange best practices and strategies for space program management, and explore new opportunities for joint initiatives. This forum will also empower our nations to advance more swiftly in their respective programs, ensuring that space can effectively meet social, economic, political, and environmental needs.
Furthermore, the dialogue will strengthen partnerships. The regular convening of high-level meetings between the two parties will contribute to establishing stronger collaborative relationships. The forum will also serve to solidify future cooperation and mutual support in the space domain. Additionally, enhanced partnership in space can have positive effects on mutual understanding between the two continents, with beneficial implications for overall diplomatic and strategic relations between Africa and Europe.
Moreover, the dialogue will provide an opportunity to address and confront common challenges. Africa and Europe continue to grapple with similar challenges for which space can be part of the solution, notably the fight against climate change and ensuring more equitable, sustainable, and greener growth. Another challenge concerns ensuring sustainable financing for space activities and infrastructure. The dialogue will offer a platform to address these challenges and develop mutually beneficial solutions.
The Space Dialogue Forum is a mutually beneficial platform where both parties are contributors. It aims to establish a partnership model in the field of space activities.