The document focuses on partnering along content exchange and employee training organization, and it extends and expands a memorandum signed earlier in 2017.
On behalf of Rossiya Segodnya Media Group, the memorandum was signed by First Deputy Editor-in-Chief Sergey Kochetkov, while from the Malaysian side, Executive Director of Bernama, Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, signed the agreement.
"This timely renewal of the agreement marks another milestone for both sides, as it will open doors to more quality content exchanges to meet the ever-changing vibrant media landscape and better serve the growing demands of the audience in the age of digitalization and artificial intelligence. Bernama prioritizes collaboration with international news agencies to ensure that its content can reach audiences on various platforms at the regional and global levels," Nur-Ul Afida Kamaludin said.