YEREVAN. – The UN General Assembly’s recent plenary session adopted a resolution, whereby Armenia is elected member to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), the Armenian Astronomical Society (ArAS) informed Armenian News-NEWS.am. 

As per ArAS, this membership is extremely important for Armenia and, first and foremost, it is a result of the effective work conducted by Armenian diplomats. Despite all efforts by Azerbaijan to hinder Armenia’s membership, the country was elected member with an absolute majority of the votes.   

By becoming a COPUOS member, Armenia will join the five main international agreements with respect to the peaceful uses of outer space. In addition, Armenia’s representative will attend the annual sessions of COPUOS and its subcommittees.

Armenia’s COPUOS membership will be beneficial and effective from all vantage points. Specifically, Armenia will be able to partake in new outer space programs.