TEHRAN – The 7th BRICS media summit, hosted by Russia's TASS News Agency in collaboration with China's Xinhua News Agency, concluded in Moscow today, after two days of discussions aimed at strengthening media cooperation among BRICS nations.

The event, held on September 14-15, 2024, brought together leaders and representatives from over 45 major media outlets across BRICS countries and nations seeking membership in the bloc.

The summit focused on two key themes: "The Role of the BRICS Media Community in Strengthening Stability and Cooperation in a Multipolar World" and "BRICS Media: Technological Transformation on the Way to a New World."
 
During the discussions, participants from BRICS countries pledged to leverage their media platforms to support the creation of a fair and multipolar world order rooted in international law and the principles of equality, sovereignty, non-interference, and indivisible security. 

They also emphasized the media's pivotal role in fostering and maintaining international dialogue, and agreed to offer extensive coverage of BRICS and BRICS+ mechanisms in political, economic, and humanitarian fields.

A strong commitment was made to uphold unbiased and fact-based journalism, with BRICS media representatives expressing readiness to collaborate in the fight against disinformation. The summit also highlighted the importance of safeguarding journalists' rights and ensuring their safety, particularly when reporting on military conflicts.

The summit underscored the need for media organizations to adopt cutting-edge technologies, with participants stressing the necessity of setting ethical standards for the use of artificial intelligence in journalism. Continued professional dialogue on this subject was encouraged.

Additionally, the role of professional media associations in fostering cooperation was noted, with participants expressing their intent to continue working together through global and regional alliances.