The first CICA Media Forum was held in Baku. Participants called for strengthening media cooperation to deal with false information.

China News Service, Astana, October 1st Baku News: The first Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Media Forum was held on the 1st in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Representatives at the meeting discussed the role of the media in enhancing mutual trust and promoting cross-cultural exchanges, and called for strengthening media cooperation to jointly respond to challenges such as the spread of false information.

According to Azerbaijani media, Azerbaijani President Aliyev said in a written speech that the current international situation is complex and volatile, and the role of the media in conducting public diplomacy, enhancing mutual understanding, and promoting regional cooperation is even more important. Authentic and accurate information is an important basis for building trust. All parties should strengthen cooperation to jointly respond to challenges such as the spread of false information and promote the rational use of new technologies.

Sarebai, Secretary-General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), said that in the face of the current complex international situation, all parties should conduct dialogue based on facts and enhance mutual understanding. While deepening cooperation, CICA member states should strengthen media exchanges and promote the normalization of media cooperation by jointly organizing seminars, organizing mutual visits of editors and editors, and jointly conducting fact-checking, so as to play a positive role in enhancing mutual trust.

During the special discussion, participants exchanged views on strengthening media cooperation, promoting cross-cultural exchanges, and discussed how to rationally use artificial intelligence in journalism.

The forum was hosted by Azerbaijan, which holds the rotating chairmanship of CICA, with the theme of "Building Trust through Media in a Divided World." (over)