Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan agree on establishing common navigation space

"The creation of common navigation space between Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus is among our top priorities. Appropriate arrangements, including paperwork, have already been agreed upon," Ivanov stressed. The Kremlin administration head noted that national navigation systems will be integrated while the quality and reliability of navigation services will be improved. Ivanov also emphasized that Russia intends to expand international cooperation in satellite navigation. In particular, Russian specialists will participate in the work of international structures that define rules and recommendations for ensuring compatibility between the Russian navigation system with other services, ITAR-TASS reports.

Development of GLONASS The Kremlin administration head said that the land-measuring segment of the GLONASS system abroad will include 50 stations in 35 countries. Ivanov reminded that only two stations were operating at the moment - in Brazil and Antarctica. Ivanov noted that developing the land-measuring segment of GLONASS will increase the competitiveness of Russian navigation services on the global market and will ensure the stability and precision of the system.

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