Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has proposed joint venture and cooperation engaging Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in the field of film production.

Talking to Egyptian Envoy, Tarek Dahrough in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said enhanced cooperation in the arena of films and joint productions would not only help reinforce cultural bonds but also prove instrumental in further cementing the brotherly relations.

The Information Minister also proposed a virtual meeting between the Film Producers Associations of Pakistan and Egypt to discuss collaboration in the field of feature films.

He expressed the desire seeking Arabic Dubbing facilities for dubbing Pakistani Programs. They also discussed possibilities for exchange of Tele Plays between the two countries.

He informed the Ambassador that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is finalizing the Draft MoU between Pakistan and Egypt envisaging cooperation in the fields of Radio and TV.

He said this will pave the way for program exchanges and facilitate exchange of visits by technical experts and artists of the two countries.

He apprised the Ambassador regarding Government's initiative to establish Media University imparting education and training in the faculties of film, media and performing arts.

The Ambassador welcomed the idea of Information Minister regarding joint venture engaging Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in the areas of films.

He also agreed to extend cooperation for joint religious programs as recommended by the Minister.

The Egyptian Envoy said he is eagerly looking forward to the possible signing of MoU on TV Radio Cooperation between the two countries.