A Russian delegation led by the Russian Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media,  Alexey Volin met Information and Broadcasting Secretary Amit Khare in New Delhi yesterday.  <br />''<br />''During the meeting, it  was mutually agreed  that an annual Indo-Russian Forum for Media Cooperation be organized alternately in India and Russia  to institutionalize the process of cooperation between the two countries in the media and entertainment sector. <br />''<br />''Television, news agencies, digital distribution platforms, new media, news gathering, co-production of programmes, sharing of content and exchange of professionals were identified as possible areas of collaboration. The need to forge strong connections between the young journalists of the two countries was also highlighted in the meeting.<br />''  <br />''On the occasion,  Amit Khare stated that the Golden Jubilee edition of the International Film Festival of India scheduled to be held later this year offers an opportunity to countries to showcase their creativity and cinematic excellence on a global platform. He extended an invitation to the Russian Delegation to participate in it.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The meeting was also attended by Prasar Bharati CEO, Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Directorate General, Doordarshan, Supriya Sahu, Directorate General, All India Radio F. Sheheryar and other senior officers. </span><br />