Tashkent to host Third Uzbekistan – Russia Media Forum
The Third Uzbekistan – Russia Media Forum, set to open in Tashkent, will focus on the media’s role in strengthening cooperation between the two countries, promoting traditional values, and addressing key issues in today’s media sector.
Organized jointly by the Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA) and TASS Russian News Agency, the forum will bring together representatives of government bodies, leading media outlets and non-governmental organizations.
The two-day conference will examine the key challenges facing media organizations in Uzbekistan and Russia amid digital transformation, new opportunities in the information sector, and prospects for further cooperation.
Today’s plenary session will focus on the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Russia in media, communications, and information.
Four working sessions are planned as part of the forum.
The first session will explore the role of the media in promoting tourism, sports and humanitarian exchanges.
The second session will focus on prospects for developing the information environment amid rapid digital transformation. Participants will exchange views on modern technologies for creating and distributing content, including the prospective applications of artificial intelligence.
The third session will examine changing patterns of news and information consumption in Uzbekistan and Russia, the role of traditional media and issues arising from the rapid growth of digital media platforms.
The fourth and final session will focus on the role of the media and digital media in preserving traditional values, as well as the effective use of new technologies for audience engagement.
Plans also include considering opportunities for joint production of documentaries and feature films, along with implementing joint special media projects covering a range of topics.
The media forum will also feature a seminar on information security in cyberspace and childprotection. Workshops will cover fact-checking false information circulating online and verifying the authenticity of content generated using artificial intelligence.
Bilateral talks are also expected to take place on the sidelines of the forum.
The First Uzbekistan – Russia Media Forum was held in October 2018, and the second took place online in November 2021.
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