"The FANA consistently achieved steps at the level of the consolidation of positive cooperation effectively between our Arab media institutions," Al-Hussain said, stressing that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia supports this Arab federation on the basis of the principle of joint Arab action. He added that the Arab News Agencies achieved many tangible accomplishments under this federation on the level of joint cooperation and keeping pace with the enormous media revolution and rapid development in the technology of communication and exchange of information, highlighting that we aim to develop the tasks of the Arab News Agencies. The SPA president stressed keenness of the Federation of Arab News Agencies on the development and consolidation of a fruitful cooperation with the regional and international institutions in the field of media. "We are fully aware of the challenges of the 21st century and the intense competition among the media outlets. We are keen to develop our institutions," Al-Hussain said. "Our agenda is full with important issues pertaining to develop and push cooperation among the Arab News Agencies and we hope to achieve positive outcomes," Al-Hussain concluded. --SPA 18:33 LOCAL TIME 15:33 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w