Anadolu concludes training for Qatari journalists in Istanbul

By Zeynep Rakipoglu

ISTANBUL (AA) – The New Generation Journalism and Multimedia Training program, organized by Anadolu's News Academy for Qatar News Agency (QNA) in Istanbul, concluded on Sunday.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the six-day training, which was attended by six QNA journalists at Anadolu's Istanbul office, Cihangir Isbilir, the director of AA News Academy, stressed the need to develop and maintain cooperation between the two institutions.

Isbilir said that besides the courses, the training also provided the participants a close look at the Anadolu's capabilities, units, and publications.

He said the training will pave the way for improved collaboration between the two news agencies, extending beyond education. Isbilir also presented certificates to the correspondents.

The participants learned different modules needed to excel in the field including agency journalism, social media, video shooting techniques, photography and visual design.

*Writing by Zehra Nur Duz