The forum, themed ‘Media Cooperation and Regional Development‘, aimed at enhancing solidarity and collaboration between the CMG and its ASEAN partners in the post-COVID-19 era. It emphasized the importance of mainstream communications in cultural exchange development and the establishment of a more suitable international order.
During the event, participants delved into the role of communications and media partnerships between China and ASEAN in regional development, considering the significant global impact of the ongoing pandemic.
The forum concluded with a joint statement suggesting the creation of an ASEAN media partnership mechanism.
As part of its participation, the VNA signed a memorandum of understanding on bilateral information cooperation with China Media Group’s video news agency CCTVPLUS.