NEW YORK, June 13 (Xinhua) — Xinhua News Agency Chairman Fu Hua held talks with Daisy Veerasingham, president and CEO of the Associated Press (AP), in New York on Wednesday.
The PA is a major partner of Xinhua and the two sides have enjoyed friendly relations for a long time, said Fu, who headed a delegation to the United States.
He expressed hope that the two sides will expand cooperation in news and information services, strengthen exchanges on the application of new technologies in the media industry, and deepen cooperation within the framework of multilateral mechanisms.
The AP and Xinhua have had a relationship for more than 50 years and it has stood the test of time, Veerasingham said.
“We have seen many changes in the world, but I believe that the relationships forged by our two organizations over so long are a very important indicator of how we can strengthen our relationship in the years to come,” he said. she asserted.
The two parties exchanged a signed copy of their cooperation agreement on the dissemination of photos, videos and press releases. They also discussed challenges and opportunities such as the use of artificial intelligence and coverage of the Olympic Games. END
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