The 12th Global Video Media Forum has commenced in Quanzhou, a historic city in southeast China’s Fujian Province. This year’s forum brings together influential media professionals from across the Global South to discuss strategies for deepening media cooperation and tackling shared challenges.
CGTN multimedia reporter Li Jingjing engaged in insightful conversations with several prominent figures in the media industry. Among them were Juan Carlos Isaza Montejo, Director of the Alliance of Latin American Information (AIL); Gregoire Ndjaka, CEO of the African Union of Broadcasting; Ahmed Nadeem, Secretary-General of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union; Neville Choi, President of the Media Council of Papua New Guinea; João Francisco Pinto, Consultant for Portuguese News and Programming at Teledifusão de Macau, S. A. (TDM); Mariann Őry, Managing Editor of Eurasia magazine in Budapest; and Miklós Martin-Kovács, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of CentrumTV.
The discussions centered on the importance of amplifying the voices of Global South countries in the international media landscape. The media leaders emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to share authentic stories, promote cultural understanding, and address misconceptions.
Juan Carlos Isaza Montejo highlighted the significance of Latin American media finding common ground with Asian and African counterparts. “By uniting our voices, we can present a more balanced global narrative,” he noted.
Gregoire Ndjaka stressed the challenges faced by African media organizations in portraying the continent’s diversity and progress. He called for increased cooperation to strengthen media capacities and promote accurate reporting.
Ahmed Nadeem underscored the role of the Asia-Pacific region in shaping global media trends. He advocated for technological innovation and exchange of expertise among Global South nations.
The forum provides a platform for media professionals to forge partnerships and explore opportunities for joint productions, content sharing, and training programs. These initiatives aim to enhance the quality and reach of media outlets in developing countries.
As the forum continues, participants are expected to develop actionable plans to foster a more inclusive and representative global media environment.
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