KUWAIT: Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Dr. Fatma Al-Salem, held talks on Wednesday with the US Ambassador to Kuwait, Karen Sasahara, on boosting media cooperation. The KUNA director general held the discussions with the ambassador during a meeting at her office, where they also exchanged views on various media issues of common concern.

KUNA’s Director General of Dr. Fatma Al-Salem with the US Ambassador to Kuwait Karen Sasahara hold talks. – KUNA photos

Dr. Al-Salem affirmed his keenness on seeking to enhance media cooperation with sisterly and friendly states for serving the state’s external message. For her part, the American ambassador lauded the freedoms in Kuwait and its open society, namely the distinguished social gathering halls, the diwaniyas, where citizens hold substantial dialogue and conversations on public issues. KUNA plays a significant daily role in broadcasting news, she said, noting that journalism plays a crucial role in cementing ties among states. — KUNA