BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Xinhua News Agency president Cai Mingzhao met with director general of Qatar News Agency Ahmed Saad Al Buainain in Beijing Monday, both pledging closer cooperation. 

Cai said Xinhua is ready to work with Qatar News Agency to enhance mutual understanding and bilateral friendship between the two nations and contribute to the ever-growing ties.

Briefing the guest on Xinhua's history as well as its new media achievements, Cai said Xinhua was willing to boost cooperation with Qatar News Agency in new media and other fields.

Hailing Xinhua, Ahmed Saad Al Buainain said the two news agencies have a long history of cooperation. He said Qatar News Agency will increase exchanges with the Chinese newswire.