NEW DELHI: Indian video news agency nnis has tied up with global news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) to deliver high quality in-depth video content to Indian TV and online media.

The partnership allows TV and online broadcasters to access AFP’s global TV coverage alongside nnis extensive coverage of India, according to a joint statement by AFP and nnis.

Through this partnership innovative, industry-leading video content will be developed and disseminated to cater to the precision of digital with the scale of TV.

“We are excited by this partnership because nnis will allow us to reach a wide range of clients in India’s rapidly expanding video market,” AFP chairman and CEO Emmanuel Hoog said.

Hoog said AFP’s extensive global network and vast experience in international news coverage would ensure that Indian on-line and TV broadcasters receive the best coverage available.

nnis CEO Arup Ghosh said his company had been on the lookout for new opportunities to change, expand and strengthen its position for future success.

“I am thrilled to announce that in AFP we have found the perfect partner to help us achieve our goals and take our business and services to the next level,” he said.

nnis produces a comprehensive slate of more than seven hours of daily fresh content/coverage across News, Sports (Domestic and International), Entertainment, Special Feature Stories, LIVE Feeds, Events and Customized content.

nnis' content is subscribed by host of national/regional TV clients, online publishers, OTT platforms and leading VAS players. To meet the need for breaking news, nnis also offers LIVE video feed to its TV subscribers.

The Paris-headquartered AFP operates 200 bureaus in more than 150 countries and territories. AFP currently transmits some 200 videos a day on global events in English, French, German, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese. AFP’s daily file includes live coverage of major global events.