SPA President Meets with President of Xinhua News Agency, Emphasizes Importance of Keeping up with Media Development in Both Countries

Guangdong, December 02, 2023, SPA-- The President of the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Dr. Fahd bin Hassan Al Aqran, has met with the President of Xinhua News Agency, Fu Hua, on the sidelines of the 5th World Media Summit in China.
The two presidents discussed media cooperation between SPA and Xinhua, emphasizing the need to develop media work in line with the growth of both countries. They agreed to form a working team to exchange media and technical experiences and strengthen their media presence at events and conferences.
Dr. Al Aqran expressed gratitude towards the China News Agency and the Chinese media system for their efforts in organizing the Summit. In response, the President of Xinhua emphasized the significance of cooperation between the two agencies in the media field, with the aim of positively reflecting the evolving relations between China and Saudi Arabia.
The 5th World Media Summit is currently underway in Guangdong Province, China, from December 1 to 7. The primary objective of this Summit is to strengthen global confidence, bolster media development, highlight the role of the media in promoting human development and security, address the media's adaptation to new markets in the digital age, and foster media cooperation worldwide for a better future. The Summit serves as an esteemed platform for exchange and coordination among global media institutions.
--SPA