Doha: Hossein Jaberi-Ansari, CEO of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), and Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi, Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation and news exchange between their respective agencies. The signing took place during a meeting in Doha where both officials underscored the significance of expanding media collaboration between Iran and Qatar’s official news agencies.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the MoU is designed to bolster news-sharing efforts and foster greater coordination in media affairs. The signing ceremony witnessed the presence of Ali Salehabadi, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar, along with key officials from both news organizations.

The agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of news, images, and video content while also providing support for journalists and correspondents operating within each other’s countries. The leaders of the Iranian and Qatari news agencies emphasized the close ties between Tehran and Doha, highlighting the importance of implementing the MoU’s provisions across different areas of cooperation.

Following the formal signing, the CEO of IRNA toured various sections of QNA and was briefed on its ongoing projects, especially in the fields of education and artificial intelligence. Jaberi-Ansari also visited QNA’s training center and technical department, gaining insights into their operations and initiatives.