Xi calls for global cooperation on aeronautical technologies

Photo provided by the China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) shows the AC352 helicopter at an airport in Liupanshui, Southwest China's Guizhou province. [Photo/Xinhua]

President Xi Jinping on Sept 6 stressed the importance of global cooperation on aeronautical technologies and sciences.

Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory letter to the 32nd Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, which will be held from September 6-10 in Shanghai.

In his letter, Xi noted that aeronautical science and technology is one of the fields that has developed most rapidly since the 20th century and had the greatest impact on human life and production.

"The world today is undergoing a profound scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and aeronautical science and technology is facing unprecedented development opportunities," he said, adding that it is necessary and promising to carry out global cooperation in aeronautical science and technology.

Xi expressed hope that this congress will play an active role in promoting global aeronautical science and technology cooperation and bring more benefits to people around the world.

The 32nd Congress of the ICAS is hosted by the ICAS and organized by the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics.