LANA and RT Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Media Cooperation in Moscow

Moscow, October 26, 2026 (LANA) – The Libyan News Agency (LANA) and Russia Today (RT) signed a memorandum of understanding in the Russian capital, Moscow, on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange media expertise and content between the two institutions, thereby contributing to expanding news coverage between the two countries.

The memorandum of understanding was signed by Abdulbasit Ahmed Aboudiya, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Libyan News Agency, and Maya Manna, Director of RT Arabic, in the presence of Bader Shneiba, Director of the External Media Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity. The signing took place on the sidelines of the Russian-African Media Forum in Moscow.

The agreement includes several provisions aimed at developing cooperation and mutual assistance in the media field, enhancing the exchange of information and expertise, upholding accuracy, objectivity, and professional journalistic standards, and respecting applicable legislation and legal rights.

The agreement stipulates that the two parties will cooperate in exchanging media content, news and analytical materials, and audio and visual productions, in accordance with the principle of mutual benefit, while respecting intellectual property rights, copyright, related rights, and any other rights established by law.

Under the agreement, the two parties will cooperate in covering international and local events, including the exchange of information, journalistic commentary, and relevant expertise within and outside each party’s country, in accordance with conditions agreed upon by both parties.

The two parties may also exchange professional contact information, coordinate the necessary arrangements to facilitate the work of journalists and correspondents, and provide mutual professional assistance in covering local and international events.

The agreement also provides for cooperation in implementing joint online media projects and exchanging content published on their respective websites, in accordance with conditions agreed upon in writing.

Under the memorandum, the publication, republication, or incorporation of content into either party’s websites or electronic platforms is subject to the approval of the rights holder and to licensing terms governing the scope and duration of use and the method of publication.

The two parties will also cooperate in exchanging professional expertise and consultations among their staff and organizing training programs, workshops, and capacity-building activities in media and technical fields of mutual interest.

The memorandum stipulates that both parties must respect confidentiality rules and protect information and intellectual property rights when exchanging expertise or accessing documents and unpublished materials.

The memorandum of understanding enters into force on the date it is signed by both parties and will remain in effect indefinitely.

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