Hussein also said "After becoming a financially and administratively independent commission, Saudi Press Agency operates according scientific plans and programs to keep pace with developments and changes in media and technology fields and to face professional challenges. Saudi Press Agency has achieved many accomplishments at the level of new media, which resulted in improving its capabilities and enhancing its position in the midst of intense competition posed by the new realities." "Saudi Press Agency seeks to achieve more in the next phase. It is keen on adhering to the principles of journalism, ethics, credibility and objectivity, and on providing a distinctive and influential media that promotes the concept of fair competition in having access to information and serving members of the community, in addition to contributing to delivering the Kingdom's message to the world with full transparency and objectivity," Al-Hussein said. SPA President expressed thanks to and appreciation of Argentina's Telam News Agency President Alberto Hugo for the agency's vigorous efforts and great support during its presidency of the IIV-NAWC, wishing that he will succeed as a president of the IV-NAWC in contributing effectively to setting the provisional objectives of news agencies and drawing appropriate policies that support their work in the future and achieve greater cooperation and understanding among the Member States of the conference. SPA President thanked members of the International News Agencies Council for their contributions in selecting topics of the conference's sessions, wishing the conference all success. --More 23:19 LOCAL TIME 20:19 GMT تغريد
