ANTARA, Anadolu extend decades-long media partnership

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's state-run news agency ANTARA and Turkey’s Anadolu Agency have renewed their long-standing cooperation, with the agreement announced in the presence of both countries' presidents.

The agreement was among 12 cooperation agreements signed between the Indonesian and Turkish governments during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's state visit to the Presidential Palace in Bogor, West Java, on Wednesday.

"The cooperation between ANTARA and Anadolu has existed for quite some time. We responded to Anadolu's initiative to extend this partnership, which includes collaboration between state news agencies and among members of the Asia-Pacific News Agency Association (OANA)," ANTARA CEO Akhmad Munir stated on Wednesday.

He explained that the agreement, in place for decades, includes the exchange of information and journalistic materials such as text, photos, and videos from both agencies. It also provides opportunities for experience-sharing and technical assistance for journalists.

The cooperation agreement, signed by Munir and Anadolu CEO Serdar Karagoz, also covers media coverage and information sharing on state visits and official delegations.

In his statement, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the partnership between Indonesia and Turkey aims to promote prosperity for both nations and contribute to global peace and stability.

"This partnership is for the prosperity of both nations and a better world order that fosters peace and stability. In our meeting, we discussed various areas of cooperation in line with both countries' priorities," Prabowo explained.

The agreements between Indonesia and Turkey span multiple sectors, including economics, defense, and communications.

President Erdogan noted that the cooperation agreement, which includes various details, was discussed in a bilateral meeting between the two countries.

"We have signed 12 agreements covering energy, health, agriculture, the defense industry, communications, and education," he remarked.