Cabinet approval has been granted to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation between the Press Councils of Sri Lanka and India.
The government stated that initially a MoU related to the development of knowledge and skills of journalists by conducting subject workshops and seminars, implementation of resource exchange programs between the two parties, activities related to the development of media ethics and the promotion of media freedom and peaceful use of media was signed in 2018.
The initial MoU for 5 years was signed between the Sri Lanka Press Board and the Indian Press Board for cooperation between the two parties.
However, as the period of the said MoU expired, it was planned to sign a new MoU for another 5 years, with the proposed draft agreement being approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Accordingly, the cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Mass Media to sign a new MoU between the Press Councils of Sri Lanka and India. (NewsWire)