Information Minister: Syrian-Iranian Media Cooperation Reflects Historical Relations

 DAMASCUS, (ST) _ Minister of Information,  Omran al-Zou’bi,  underlined the importance of cooperation between Syria and Iran and the development of  work mechanisms, so as to reflect the historical relationship between the two friendly peoples in the two countries.

During a meeting with the Director of the Iranian Faris News Agency (IFNA), Sayed Mousawi, the  Minister called for joint  action between IFNA and SANA   through holding  meetings and  workshops  as means to exchange views on matters of mutual concern .

The Minister expressed   readiness to cooperate with the Iranian media, especially in light of the critical conditions and challenges, the Syrian media faces of terrorist groups’ attacks against its cadres and infrastructure.

For his part,  Mousawi stressed that IFNA through its newly opened office in Damascus  will devote attention to  the events in  Syria and  convey the facts, as they are,   to the Iranian public  and to its  offices  in 30 countries, referring to the role of  his Agency in refuting disinformation  on what is happening in Syria.

Earlier today, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) and the (IFNA)   inked an initial program of cooperation which provides for the exchange of information services between the two countries.

According to the program, which was co-signed by SANA and IFNA directors, the two news agencies ensure free of charge exchange of information services;  each agency would have the right to use these services and provide them to its subscribers .

The cooperation program includes bilateral coordination and consultation in international media forums and conferences .

Two days ago, FARS News Agency opened an office in Damascus; the Director General of FARS asserted, in press statements, that  the Agency will cover the events in Syria objectively, in support of  the Syrian people against misleading media.

Syria Times