US Cultural Attaché to 'Al-Wasat': We look forward to enhancing cooperation with Kuwait in space and technology research

Ingaa Litvinskaya, the Cultural Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between government institutions and private companies in developing space technologies, praising Kuwait’s interest in space research and its efforts to make progress in this field.

In a special statement to “Al-Wasat,” Litvinskaya said the Embassy was pleased to host Dr. Kimberly Robinson, president and chief operating officer of Orbital Beyond, to present on the latest developments in space technology. She noted that the event provided attendees with an opportunity to learn about mechanisms for cooperation between the public and private sectors to support innovation and advance the space industry.

She added that the event, organized in collaboration with the American Business Council in Kuwait and the Space Civilization Advancement Initiative, saw participation by more than 50 people and included important discussions and questions from attendees on the future of space research and ways to develop it.

Litvinskaya explained that Dr. Robinson’s participation, given her extensive experience in the field, provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge with interested Kuwaitis and to learn how to build effective partnerships between government institutions and private companies to drive scientific research and technological advancement.

She expressed her satisfaction with the interaction at the event, reaffirming the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to continuing support for scientific and cultural exchange and enhancing cooperation opportunities between Kuwait and the United States in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the commercial space industry.