Tashkent Media Forum: Developing national content, exploring new media opportunities and sharing experience
The Third Uzbekistan – Russia Media Forum, taking place in Tashkent, serves as an important platform for taking cooperation between the two countries in the information sphere to a new level, discussing current media trends and putting forward promising initiatives.
During the forum, Rahmatjon Umarov, Director General of the National Media Association of Uzbekistan, shared his views on changes in today’s information space, the stages of development of the national media sector and the practical significance of international cooperation.
According to the head of the National Media Association of Uzbekistan, media organizations today have diverse needs. For some, the priority is adopting modern technologies, for others, it is enhancing the professional skills of creative staff, and for still others, it is bringing national content to wider audiences through digital platforms. International cooperation should focus on finding practical solutions to these needs, drawing on best practices and launching new projects.
The expert highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation between media professionals from the two countries in the following promising areas:
– implementing joint media projects in tourism, sports, economics, science and innovation;
– organizing professional development programs for journalists and establishing direct contacts between creative teams;
– creating opportunities for regional and private media outlets to take full advantage of international cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening the role of national content in the international information landscape. Digital platforms enable high-quality media content to reach audiences beyond national borders, creating opportunities to showcase a country’s cultural, economic, and intellectual potential abroad and disseminate objective information worldwide.
In conclusion, it was emphasized that international cooperation in the media sector helps enhance the competitiveness of the national media landscape, produce high-quality content, strengthen journalists’ professional capabilities and foster mutual understanding between countries. The meetings and discussions held as part of the Third Uzbekistan – Russia Media Forum lay a solid foundation for tangible results, new professional connections and joint initiatives.
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Abduaziz Khidirov, UzA
