TRAI signs deal with Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to jointly conduct capacity building exercises in the fields of broadcasting and telecommunications regulation.

The agreement would help both regulators to work closely in enhancing mutual cooperation and bilateral relations, an official statement from TRAI stated.

The agreement will facilitate exchange of information and regulatory best practices in the fields of broadcasting and telecommunications, including new and emerging areas.

It will also help in exchange, deployment and attachment of experts from both the countries.

"Collaboration in various international forums, including, but not limited to, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU)," the statement said.

--IANS

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