Ambassador Salman Athar congratulated both sides on the signing of the MoU.
In a significant move, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and the Audio-Visual Council of Lebanon (CNA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation. The ceremony, held at the CNA office in Beirut, was attended by Abdul Hadi Mahfouz, President of the National Audiovisual Council of Lebanon, and Salman Athar, Ambassador of Pakistan to Lebanon, who represented PEMRA.
The MoU aims to foster friendly relations and cooperation between the regulatory bodies of Pakistan and Lebanon. Abdul Hadi Mahfouz expressed optimism, highlighting the potential for strong and sustainable ties between the two countries. He emphasized the significant benefits that would arise from effective collaboration in the field of electronic media.
Ambassador Salman Athar congratulated both sides on the signing of the MoU, emphasizing the common values shared by Pakistan and Lebanon. He underscored mutual support on various regional and global issues, elaborating on the main objectives of the MoU, which include enhancing communication, exchanging experiences, and sharing information in the field of electronic media.
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Chairman PEMRA, Muhammad Saleem Baig, expressed gratitude to H.E. Mr. Abdul Hadi Mahfouz for the initiative, believing that the MoU would strengthen the media industry and foster cordial relations between the media entities of both countries. He highlighted the importance of the exchange of information mechanism and experience between the regulatory bodies, facilitating the understanding and adaptation of new trends, techniques, and strategies in the media industry. The agreement marks a historic step towards enhanced cooperation and collaboration in the realm of electronic media between Pakistan and Lebanon.