OANA Media Forum Opens in Moscow to Mark Organization’s 65th Anniversary

Moscow, The Gulf Observer: A media forum of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), marking the organization’s 65th anniversary, is underway in Moscow, bringing together representatives of leading news agencies and media organizations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of greeting to the participants, which was delivered by Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary to the President of the Russian Federation.

In his message, Putin highlighted OANA’s contribution to the development of journalism and mass media, describing the organization as one of the largest and most influential regional media associations.

The Russian President expressed hope that the Moscow forum would help strengthen professional and personal contacts among participants and further consolidate the international media community around the principles of high-quality, objective and professional journalism.

Addressing the opening session, Peskov said global news agencies are currently facing unprecedented challenges arising from the rapid pace of technological development and ongoing changes in the global economy, politics and international relations.

He noted that these developments have contributed to the growing use of information warfare and an increase in information operations.

Peskov emphasized the important role of news agencies in addressing misinformation and combating false information circulating through global information channels.

He stressed that professional news organizations have a significant responsibility in maintaining reliable information flows and upholding the standards of accurate and objective journalism.

The OANA media forum in Moscow is being held as part of activities marking the 65th anniversary of the organization and provides a platform for representatives of news agencies from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond to exchange views on the evolving media landscape and challenges facing the industry.