2025 Media Cooperation Forum of SCO countries kicks off in Urumqi
The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states commenced in the city of Urumqi, the capital of China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Friday.
Co-organized by China’s leading “Renmin Ribao” newspaper and the Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the event brings together over 200 media outlets from 26 countries, including the Azerbaijan State News Agency, along with the representatives of China’s Foreign Ministry, the leadership of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Government, and top managers from the Chinese leading companies.
The forum featured discussions on the media coverage of the events taking place within the SCO framework, the exchange of expertise between the leading media outlets, conducting trainings for journalists, the economic cooperation, the importance of intercultural dialogue between the SCO member states, and combating the fake news dissemination.
The event also discussed the contribution of modern media to strengthening mutual understanding and developing the SCO projects.
Subsequently, the forum saw the announcement of the report titled “Common Home: Public Opinion on the Development Visions in SCO Member States,” highlighting broad public recognition on integration initiatives, enhancement of humanitarian relations and economic cooperation.
Moreover, the event featured the Media Dialogue of SCO member states, an open platform for the leading news agencies, tv channels, newspapers, and internet portals. The participants engaged in discussions, covering joint media projects, innovative ways for collaboration, artificial intelligence, and implementation of modern technologies.
On the same day, the opening ceremony of the Intercultural Youth Camp of SCO countries was held. The event heard the speeches of young journalists and media representatives and saw discussions on the role of youth in information cooperation, as well as other topical media issues.
