Media must bring communities together, not divide them: Vijitha Herath
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Newswire reports that Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath addressed the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union’s 63rd General Assembly at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, in Colombo on Sunday (1). He called on media organisations to counter misinformation, share accurate information and reinforce public confidence.
Newswire says Herath pointed to a tension created by technological progress: information is more readily available, but separating fact from falsehood has become harder. He also described media as important to dialogue, respect between groups and peaceful coexistence in Sri Lanka’s diverse society. According to Newswire, he said innovation should benefit people and extend access to knowledge.
Newswire reports that Herath said peace requires more than diplomatic efforts, and that responsible broadcasting can help communities understand one another. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Colombo Mayor Vraîe Cally Balthazaar were present, Newswire says.
Newswire says MTV Sri Lanka is hosting the five-day ABU General Assembly and Associated Meetings, scheduled for October 30 to November 3. The programme’s theme is “Media for Peace and Humanity: Truth, Trust, and Transformation,” and attendees include broadcasters, media professionals and industry leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Newswire reports that the ABU was founded in 1964 and represents broadcasting and media bodies in 66 countries. Its work includes regional cooperation, knowledge-sharing and professional development.
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