Baku, August 15, AZERTAC
“Up to 3,600 scientific articles from 95 countries have been submitted to the 74th International Astronautical Congress in Baku. A total number of 214 articles by young researchers and professors were submitted by Azerbaijan,” said Head of Public Relations and Communications Team at Azerbaijan’s Space Agency (Azercosmos) Fidan Behbudova.
She described the upcoming congress to be held in Baku from October 2 to 6 of this year as one of the prestigious and global events hosted by Azerbaijan in recent years.
She also highlighted dynamic preparation process to ensure the perfect organization of the event.
Fidan Behbudova also noted that the congress would feature over 190 technical sessions and exhibitions. According to her, the event will bring together representatives of space agencies, public space companies, state sector as well as investors and media representatives.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed an order on simplifying the visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons arriving in the country to attend the 74th IAC congress.
Foreigners and stateless persons, arriving in Azerbaijan to attend the 74th International Astronautical Congress, can get visas at the international airports of the Republic of Azerbaijan from September 20 to October 7, 2023, according to the Order.
One of the following documents can be considered as a basis for visa issuance:
- a document confirming registration through the electronic registration system in accordance with the relevant regulations of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) which is the international organizer of the 74th International Astronautical Congress;
- an official letter of invitation of the public legal entity "Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos)" under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan in connection with the Congress.