The Academy for International Business Officials AIBO, under China’s Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Land Satellite Remote Sensing Application Center LASAC of the Ministry of Natural Resources, has launched a two week seminar on China Africa Cooperation in Satellite Remote Sensing Applications CACSA.
The seminar begins today and brings together officials from several African nations, including Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, and representatives from the African Union Commission.
In his opening remarks, Mr Chen Runyun, Deputy Director General of AIBO, reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening satellite technology cooperation with African countries.
He emphasised that China views satellite applications as a crucial tool for sustainable development, particularly in agriculture, environmental management, urban planning, and disaster response.
The China Africa satellite remote sensing cooperation is expected to enhance Africa’s space capabilities, provide better tools for monitoring climate change, improve agricultural productivity, and strengthen disaster preparedness.
By leveraging satellite technology, African nations can drive economic growth and environmental sustainability while reducing dependency on external data sources.
The ongoing seminar marks another milestone in China’s expanding space collaboration with Africa, reinforcing its role as a key partner in the continent’s technological advancement.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/02/19/china-hosts-seminar-on-china-africa-cooperation-in-satellite-remote-sensing/
