Saudi Press Agency Signs Cooperation Agreement with Russian News Agency "Sputnik"

Moscow, October 11, 2023, SPA -- The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and the Russian News Agency (Sputnik) today inked a cooperation agreement in Moscow to advance professional collaboration in the field of media and information exchange, as well as with regard to the organising of joint media events and activities, during the work of the Eighth Saudi-Russian Joint Committee.
The SPA President, Dr. Fahd bin Hassan Al Aqran, commended the partnership, which will contribute to strengthening media cooperation between the two sides. He expressed his aspirations for fruitful cooperation and knowledge sharing, which will benefit the media industry and expand its reach by fostering understanding and closeness between the two nations.
Al Aqran emphasised that this strategic cooperation reflects both media organisations' regional and international standing. It also underscores their shared desire to enhance cooperation based on the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. He added that this partnership will facilitate access to information and developments in the two friendly countries for both agencies.
The president of SPA highlighted the agency's ambitions to expand its cooperation and media partnerships as part of its membership in the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA) and the Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (UNA). "With the goal of becoming one of the three most prominent international news organisations in the Arab world, SPA aims to broaden its geographical reach and enhance its expertise by sharing experiences in light of the evolving media landscape," he said.
--SPA