The Prime Minister’s meeting with astronauts Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali also highlighted the deepening strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. Joined by Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, PM Shehbaz Sharif remarked that the bilateral cooperation in space research is a testimony to the “ironclad” friendship between the two neighbors. He stated that the partnership is now ready to “reach for the stars and touch the heights of the sky,” adding a new dimension to their brotherly relationship.
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Training and Technical Readiness
Under the framework agreement signed between SUPARCO and the China Manned Space Agency, the two astronauts will soon travel to China to begin specialized training at the Astronaut Centre of China. This rigorous program is designed to prepare them for the physical and mental demands of life in orbit. Officials from SUPARCO noted that the collaboration marks a transition for Pakistan from satellite-based operations to the complex realm of human spaceflight, placing the country among an elite group of nations.
Scientific Goals of the Mission
Ambassador Jiang Zaidong welcomed the Prime Minister’s remarks, describing the expanding space cooperation as a forward-looking step for both nations. Beyond the symbolic value, the mission aims to address global challenges such as climate resilience and food security through experiments conducted in space. The astronauts expressed their gratitude for the opportunity, vowing to work diligently to meet the nation’s expectations and to bring back valuable scientific data that will benefit the country’s academic and research institutions.