2023-08-20 03:04:37
The BRICS Media Forum will discuss a range of important topics. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
On August 19, the 6th BRICS Media Forum opened in Johannesburg (South Africa). Important conference BRICS It will be held from August 22-24.
Held over two days under the theme “BRICS and Africa: Strengthening Media Dialogue for a Shared and Unbiased Future,” this year’s forum includes insightful and meaningful discussions on a range of important topics, such as “Defending Justice to Shape the New International Order,” “Strengthening Exchanges to Drive Africa’s Growth,” and “Promoting Innovation to Promote green development.”
The guest of honor at the forum included 200 delegates from 100 leading media outlets from the BRICS countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, representatives of major media organizations from various countries. developing countries and other emerging markets, especially African countries, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Speaking at the opening of the forum, Mr. Pho Hoa, Executive Chairman Communication Forum In the BRICS bloc, the head of Xinhua News Agency (China) emphasized that the media agencies of the BRICS countries play an important role in this era and have vast cooperation opportunities.
According to Mr. Pho Hoa, in order to promote the development of high-quality cooperation among the BRICS media, the promotion of common values of mankind, and together promote the building of a public international order. more equal and equal, better telling the stories of BRICS in the new era and jointly promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning between civilizations is essential.
Dakota Legoete, National Executive member of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party in South Africa, said: “Since its founding in 2015, the BRICS Media Forum has become the an important platform to raise the voice of the BRICS countries.”
Meanwhile, Andrey Kondrashov, General Director of Russia’s TASS news agency, said that over the past decade, the forum has become a special and symbolic platform for discussing communication cooperation between the media Member States.
He called on the BRICS media to cooperate against misinformation and protect the interests of developing countries.
Sharing Mr. Kondrashov’s opinion, Dr. Iqbal Survé, Co-Chair of the BRICS Media Forum and Non-Executive Chairman of Independent Media (South Africa) emphasized: “The BRICS represent almost half of the world’s population. world and make up a significant portion of the global economy. So the influence these countries have in shaping media stories is immense.”
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Therefore, Mr. Survé emphasized that the forum, with the theme: “BRICS and Africa: Strengthening Media Dialogue for a Shared and Unbiased Future,” takes place at the right time for the BRICS countries to express themselves. its commitment to media ethics, honesty, and inclusivity in a world where fake news and breaking news are encroaching on reality.
He affirmed that for Africa and the BRICS to truly thrive, the problem of misinformation and fake news also needs to be addressed and suggested that BRICS countries could form a joint task force to combat the spread of the virus. spreading misinformation, sharing best practices and technology solutions to ensure accurate and verified information reaches the public.
Mr. Jose Juan Sanchez, Director of CMA Group, Brazil’s financial and agricultural information provider, also stressed the importance of reliable and impartial information and news.
“Communication between the BRICS media is very important and member countries should seek sustainable development in the economic, environmental and social fields,” he said.
The BRICS Media Forum was established in 2015 on the initiative of Xinhua (China) with the participation of mainstream media from Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa.
It is expected that an action plan to strengthen partnerships among the leading media of BRICS will be agreed at the end of this forum.
Hong Minh (VNA/Vietnam+)
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