India, Egypt sign pact to exchange TV, radio programmes

Following the delegation-level talks between India and Egypt as part of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s visit to New Delhi, the two countries have signed an agreement to facilitate content exchange and co-productions between Prasar Bharati and the National Media Authority of Egypt.

The MoU, signed by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur and Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Hassan Shoukry, is part of the efforts by Prasar Bharati to expand the reach of DD India Channel to showcase the country’s progress through programs focusing on the economy, technology, social development and also the rich cultural heritage, the ministry said in a statement.