Doha:Baghdad The head of the executive body of the Media and Communications Commission, Baligh Abu Kalal, has engaged in discussions with the Iraqi ambassador to Qatar, Muhammad Jaafar Al-Sadr, concerning the advancement of media cooperation between Iraq and Qatar.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the discussions took place during a meeting on the sidelines of Abu Kalal’s visit to Doha. This visit was in response to an official invitation from Al Jazeera Media Network to attend the 30th anniversary celebrations of the channel’s launch, which included the participation of media figures and leaders from various countries.

During their meeting, Abu Kalal and Al-Sadr explored ways to enhance media cooperation and exchange experiences between Iraqi and Qatari media institutions. They reviewed the history of Arab media, the changes it has undergone over the past three decades, and the rapid developments in media and digital communication impacting media institutions’ operations.

Both officials underscored the importance of expanding cooperation and experience exchange between media institutions to improve institutional performance, enhance professional standards and media credibility, and align with the technological transformations in the media and communications sector. They emphasized the need for continued communication and coordination in media fields of mutual interest, aiming to strengthen relations between Iraq and Qatar and open broader horizons for cooperation.