The WAVES Declaration was adopted today during the Global Media Dialogue, and the member nations agreed to collaborate on giving voice to traditions and heritage. The delegates from 77 countries participated in the Global Media Dialogue at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired the event. The participating countries agreed to prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation and promote media integrity, fact-based journalism and responsible advertising.
They also agreed to support content that respects human rights and cultural sensitivities while fostering cross-border collaborations to deepen shared understanding. The declaration further acknowledged the critical role of media and entertainment in promoting development and harmony. The member nations also recognised that AI can enhance market efficiency, creativity and audience engagement and seek to ensure its ethical use by minimising harms and reducing biases.
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