Serbia joins NASA's space exploration program

Serbia has joined the "Artemis Agreements" on Space Exploration, which are aimed at peaceful and sustainable exploration of civilian outer space. An official congratulatory message to Belgrade was posted on the website of the US Department of State on July 17.

"The State Department congratulates the Republic of Serbia on joining the Artemis Agreements. To date, Serbia is the 69th country to sign the Agreements, thereby confirming its commitment to the peaceful exploration and use of outer space," the statement said.

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric signed the international document on behalf of his republic. The signing ceremony took place at the Mary Jackson NASA headquarters in Washington. The event was attended by NASA Deputy Administrator Matthew Anderson, as well as Assistant Secretary of State Wesley Brooks.

The US Department of State stressed that this historic event opens a new era in bilateral relations between Washington and Belgrade, looking to the future. The agreements themselves were established by the United States and seven other countries in 2020 to create practical principles for responsible behavior in the space arena.

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