Sputnik and The Nation sign cooperation agreement

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 25 February 2019

Sputnik and The Nation have formalized a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing content exchange and cultural understanding between Russia and Pakistan. This initiative focuses on joint media projects and events to serve audiences in both countries.

Summary

MOSCOW - Russia's Sputnik news agency and radio signed its first cooperation agreement with Pakistan's English-language newspaper The Nation.

The parties agreed to develop their relations based on their desire to forge long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation in English-language content exchange, strengthen cultural links between Russia and Pakistan, promote joint media initiatives and organize joint events.

First Deputy Editor-in-Chief Sergei Kochetkov signed the agreement on behalf of Sputnik and Editor-in-Chief Rameeza Majid Nizami on behalf of The Nation.

Sergei Kochetkov commented: “Pakistan is one of the most important political actors in South Asia. We are glad to have the opportunity to receive exclusive content on the events in the region and the opportunity to deliver verified information to our Pakistani audience, including what remains untold by others.”

Ms Nizami added: “We are delighted to be partnering with Sputnik to bring Russia to Pakistani readers, who are very much interested in unbiased news coverage in this deeply politicized world. - Agencies

KEY POINTS:

• Sputnik and The Nation sign first cooperation agreement.
• Agreement focuses on English-language content exchange.
• The partnership aims to strengthen cultural links between Russia and Pakistan.
• Both parties will promote joint media initiatives and events.
• The agreement is seen as beneficial for both Russian and Pakistani audiences.