Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit kicked off on Friday in Zhengzhou City of China, with the participation of Kuwait.
The event saw the participation of KUNA's Acting Director General Mohammad Al-Mannai alongside experts from Arab and Gulf media entities in addition to Ambassador of Kuwait to China Jassem Al-Najem.
Over 400 officials and representatives from approximately 200 media outlets and think tanks from SCO member states have attended the summit.
The summit would address ways to advance international media cooperation and global cultural governance to higher levels.
President of Xinhua News Agency, Fu Hua, highlighted the summit's goal to strengthen the media's role in building trust, promoting cultural respect, and fostering shared development among SCO member states.
He emphasised that the organisation, a key platform for Eurasian cooperation, has significantly contributed to regional security, stability, development, and prosperity over the past 24 years.
Fu Hua reiterated China's commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative, deepening cooperation with SCO members.
He hoped the summit would foster a positive media environment, enhancing collaboration among member states.
Former SCO Secretary-General, Zhang Ming, said that security cooperation is a focal point within the organisation, noting that this cooperation is not limited to combating transnational
crimes and drug trafficking, but extends to include areas of energy, environmental, food, and information security.
The SCO's Media and Think Tank Summit is held in preparation for the leaders' summit scheduled in Tianjin city on August 31 until September 1.
Apart from the acting director general, KUNA's delegation also includes acting Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Al-Bahar, in addition to Head of Marketing and Public Relations Lamia Al-Farsi.
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