Saudi-Egyptian Agreement to Bolster Cooperation in Media Sector

The meeting between Madbouly and Al-Dossary at the new administrative capital in Egypt. (The Egyptian cabinet)

Egypt's Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly engaged in discussions with Saudi Media Minister Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary on Sunday, at the new Egyptian capital, exploring avenues to enhance cooperation.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Osama Nuqli, CEO of the General Authority of Media Regulation Dr. Abdullatif Al-Abdullatif, and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information for International Media Relations Dr. Khaled Al Ghamdi.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Egyptian PM highlighted the continual cooperation across various sectors, reflecting the robust relations between the leaders of Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
He expressed optimism for increased collaboration in the media sector, anticipating an exchange of expertise.
Madbouly underscored plans for coordination with the Supreme Council for Media, the National Media Authority, the National Press Authority, and the Egypt State Information Service to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia in the media realm. The objective is to align media vision and approaches, serving the interests of both nations and reflecting the enduring connections at the people and leadership levels.
In response, Al-Dossary emphasized, in a post on X, the need to bolster media cooperation.
The Saudi minister, in a press conference alongside Karam Jabr, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, reiterated the importance of collaboration.
Al-Dossary, in a post on X, expressed delight in meeting Jabr and prominent figures in the Egyptian media, discussing ways to enhance cooperation and develop joint initiatives.