The 12th Global Video Media Forum has kicked off in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China, bringing together media professionals from across the Global South to deepen cooperation and address common challenges.
Among the attendees were prominent figures such as 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 Programs of Teledifusão de Macau (TDM); Mariann Őry, managing editor of Eurasia magazine in Budapest; and Miklós Martin-Kovács, deputy editor-in-chief of CentrumTV.
CGTN multimedia reporter Li Jingjing spoke with these media leaders about the importance of strengthening media cooperation among Global South countries. The discussions focused on the major challenges faced by media outlets in these regions and the need for a unified voice to represent their perspectives on the global stage.
“It is crucial for media in the Global South to collaborate and support each other,” said Ahmed Nadeem. “By working together, we can share our stories with the world and ensure that our voices are heard.”
Gregoire Ndjaka emphasized the importance of telling authentic stories from Africa and other regions. “We need to control our narrative and share our true stories,” he said. “This forum allows us to connect and find ways to make that happen.”
The forum serves as a platform for media professionals to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore ways to strengthen media presence and cooperation across the Global South.
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