Vijayawada: Russian cosmonaut Denis Matveev, who just lately accomplished a big space mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), expressed admiration for Andhra Pradesh’s initiative within the improvement of space sciences and know-how. He confirmed eager curiosity in visiting the state to forge an alliance with the state govt for the event of space sciences.The chief govt officer of the science metropolis of Andhra Pradesh (SCAP), Venkateswarlu Kesineni, had a fascinating and insightful interplay with Denis Matveev on the Russian House in New Delhi on Monday. The assembly was additionally attended by Dr Elena Remizova, head of the illustration and counsellor on the embassy of the Russian Federation, and director of the Russian House.During the dialogue, Kesineni offered the imaginative and prescient and aims of the science metropolis of Andhra Pradesh to Denis Matveev. He mentioned that the science metropolis is an formidable initiative being developed to advertise scientific studying, innovation, and analysis within the state. He outlined SCAP’s mission to construct a vibrant ecosystem that connects science with society, providing experiential studying areas, interactive reveals, and collaborations with main world establishments. He additionally highlighted chief minister Chandrababu Naidu’s dedication to creating Andhra Pradesh a hub for science training and space consciousness. “The state govt is determined to nurture the next generation of innovators and thinkers through innovative initiatives,” defined Kesineni.Denis Matveev appreciated SCAP’s imaginative and prescient to create a science-driven tradition and encourage younger minds to discover space science and know-how. Speaking to the media, Kesineni Venkateswarlu mentioned that Matveev’s upcoming go to will embody conferences with chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, HRD minister Lokesh, and infrastructure and funding minister B C Janardhan Reddy. These interactions are anticipated to strengthen partnerships in science training, technological collaboration, and space outreach programmes. He mentioned that the engagement marks an vital milestone in deepening Indo-Russian cooperation in science and training. He mentioned that the dialogue between SCAP and Russian space representatives opens up alternatives for joint programmes, scholar exchanges, and collaborative tasks in aerospace and STEM fields. Kesineni mentioned that the assembly underscored the shared imaginative and prescient of each nations to encourage scientific curiosity, foster innovation, and promote a deeper understanding of space exploration amongst future generations.Later within the day, Venkateswarlu Kesineni attended the inauguration of the Indian Research Tour 2025. Union minister of state for girls and little one improvement, ICSSR secretary Prof. Dhananjay Singh had been additionally current.