Al-Hallaq (Minister of information) at the conclusion of the China-Arab Radio and Television Cooperation Forum: “The necessity of working to create an appropriate environment for media cooperation among Chinese-Arab countries”

With the participation of Syria and 14 Arab countries, the sixth radio and television cooperation forum between China and Arab countries was concluded in the Chinese city of Hangzhou.

The final statement of the forum, stressed the need to strengthen Chinese-Arab media cooperation, in the areas of presenting the true image of mutual friendship, sharing the fruits of sustainable development, as well as cooperation in the field of exchanging programmes, news, training,expertise and finally consolidating policy dialogue to enhance conceptual communication between the two sides.

Also the final statement stressed the need for cooperation in technological empowerment, to advance the integrated development of media and in the production of high-end content.

During his speech at the forum, the Minister of Information, Dr. Boutros Al-Hallaq, stressed the necessity of cooperation to spread the idea of sustainable development, to join hand in hand to firmly reject terrorism, including intellectual and media terrorism, to stimulate dialogues and discussions on shared and non-shared concepts, to practice constructive criticism and cooperate together, to create a positive environment for public opinion.

Minister Al-Hallaq stressed the need to work to create a suitable environment and facilities to enhance Chinese-Arab media cooperation.

Al-Hallaq pointed out, that the importance of the forum is that it provides a stimulating environment for drawing up policies, to enhance conceptual communication between China and Arab countries.It also establishes a dialogue that has become a realistic necessity, dictated by the current circumstances of many of our countries that are witnessing a state of instability.

Finally, Al-Hallaq stressed the need to provide favorable conditions and more facilities to enhance Chinese-Arab media cooperation, through the exchange of media experiences, exchange of visits to learn about distinguished experiences, as well as financing media projects that aim to enhance friendship and communication among their peoples.

Leen Al Salman