OVER 250 representatives from nearly 150 media outlets, think tanks, government agencies, and regional organizations across 36 countries gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Wednesday for the BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum, an event focusing on how to advance BRICS cooperation and strengthen solidarity across the Global South.
In his keynote remarks, Fu Hua, forum chair and president of Xinhua News Agency, said greater BRICS cooperation has played a critical role in unifying Global South countries, boosting their influence in global affairs, and driving reform in global governance.
As the forum enters its second decade, Xinhua is committed to working with its BRICS counterparts to tell the Global South’s stories more effectively, promote joint research on major issues, and deepen professional collaboration, Fu added.
Zhu Qingqiao, Chinese ambassador to Brazil, in a congratulatory letter, praised the forum’s inclusion of discussions on artificial intelligence and highlighted its role in advancing the outcomes of the 17th BRICS Summit.
Speakers emphasized the need for new global governance models, with Carlos Hernandez of the Central American Parliament advocating for equitable development and multilateralism.
The forum concluded with the release of a report on BRICS cooperation and the launch of initiatives aimed at enhancing communication and collaboration among Global South nations, marking a significant step for the BRICS media mechanism.
Xinhua
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