7th World Media Summit Unites Global Media Leaders in Beijing

Beijing:The 7th World Media Summit is currently taking place in Beijing, China, drawing nearly 500 representatives from 330 media organizations, government agencies, international organizations, and think tanks from over 110 countries.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event is co-organized by Xinhua News Agency and the People's Government of Beijing Municipality. Notable participants include Ahmad Ismayilov, Chairman of the Media and Broadcasting Council of Azerbaijan, and Vugar Aliyev, Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC), among other media leaders.

The summit, themed 'Media in the Intelligent Age From Consensus to Action,' opened with speeches from Fu Hua, President of Xinhua News Agency, and Yin Li, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee. Speakers highlighted the summit's role in fostering media transformation, cooperation opportunities, and addressing global media challenges.

Discussions are focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on media, global communication governance, and media cooperation. The event features plenary sessions, sub-forums, seminars, and exhibitions, culminating in the adoption of the Summit Consensus.

Since its inception in 2009, the World Media Summit has served as a key platform for media exchanges and cooperation, known as the 'Media Olympics.' It has facilitated dialogue and consensus-building among media, governments, and international organizations worldwide.