The 12th Global Video Media Forum (VMF) opened in Quanzhou City of east China’s Fujian Province on Dec. 03, gathering around 200 representatives of 87 media organizations from more than 60 countries and regions.
As a partner organization of CCTV + that handles the srilankachinahotline.com, the editors of ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ also attended the VMF 2024.
Hosted by the CCTV Video News Agency (CCTV+) under the theme “Intelligence Without Frontiers, Vision Beyond The Horizon — Media’s Role in Communication and Cultural Exchange,” the two-day forum aims to hold in-depth discussions on the application and governance of artificial intelligence technologies in the media sector, establish new exchange platforms based on intelligent communication, and jointly create a bright future for the digital civilization of Global South countries.
Delivering a speech at the opening ceremony, Shen Haixiong, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of the China Media Group (CMG), said that the media, as a bridge and link for cultural exchanges, not only witnesses the progress and development of the times, but also records and portrays the stories of exchanges among people of various countries.
Shen said the CMG stands ready to leverage its sci-tech and communication strengths as a world-class mainstream media outlet and jointly build a bridge for global exchange, cooperation, and shared prosperity for all. He said the CMG will work to open up new prospects for media cooperation, raise the voice of the Global South, and work hand in hand with like-minded peers and colleagues, to contribute to the endeavor of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
The forum also saw the release of the Joint Initiative for Media Dialogue and Cooperation of Global South. Jointly proposed by the CMG, the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, the Arab States Broadcasting Union, the African Union of Broadcasting, and the Latin American News Alliance, the initiative aims to build a “Global South” narrative system and amplify the voices of its media, foster mutual learning and exchanges to drive the shared prosperity of Global South civilizations, and fulfill media responsibilities by advocating justice for the Global South on the global stage.
At a special dialogue session, media leaders from various countries and organizations put forward their perspectives on how to better tell the stories of the Global South. Speaking during the session, chief editor of ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ – Mr. Kelum Shivantha said : “For countries in the Global South, including Sri Lanka, China is not just a powerful economic partner; it is a force that has redefined our approach to international relations, trade, and development.”
In addition, media professionals also explored the rich cultural heritage of Quanzhou, which is known as an historic trading port as well as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is reported that 02 senior DIGs and 07 DIGs have simultaneously left for overseas courses.
Eight of them have gone to India for a course that will be held until July 12th.
The Police HQ has taken measures to appoint other SDIGs and DIGs to cover duties of these officers, reports say.
The officers who are overseas in these manner are Senior DIGs Waruna Jayasundara and Dhanapala Abeywickrama as well as DIGs Sujith Wedamulla, Nuwan Mendis, Udith Liyanage, Pradeep Kalupahana, Sarath Kumara, Indika Hapugoda and H.C.A. Pushpakumara.
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered to further remand Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a consultant neurosurgeon attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, until July 15.
Dr. Wijeratne was previously arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and subsequently remanded.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali issued the order after considering the facts presented by officials from the CIABOC and legal representatives of the defense.
The court also ordered the release on bail of two other suspects who had been remanded over the same case.
Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries returned to the island this morning (08) after successfully summiting Mount Denali in Alaska, completing his remarkable journey to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents.
Starting with Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa in 2014, Johann has now achieved the prestigious Seven Summits challenge — scaling the tallest mountain on each continent. His journey includes Mount Everest (Asia), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Aconcagua (South America), Mount Vinson (Antarctica), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and now, Mount Denali (North America).
Johann, a professional hairdresser and entrepreneur with salons in Colombo, London, and Australia, proudly planted the Sri Lankan flag atop each summit, earning international recognition and bringing pride to the nation.
Speaking at the Katunayake Airport, he announced plans to publish a book based on his mountaineering experiences and expressed hopes of promoting Sri Lanka as a premier destination for adventure tourism.
(dailynews.lk)
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