BRICS+ Media Centre Opens in Moscow
The BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre was inaugurated in Moscow to enhance humanitarian cooperation among BRICS+ countries, focusing on culture, science, and education. The event was organized by the All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature and TV BRICS International Media Network.
Inauguration Highlights
The opening ceremony included a plenary session titled “Humanitarian Foundations of the BRICS+ Dialogue: The Role of Media in Strengthening Cooperation in the Fields of Culture, Science, and Education.” Pavel Kuzmin, General Director of the Library for Foreign Literature, emphasized providing reliable literature to help readers form their own opinions.
Janna Tolstikova, CEO of TV BRICS, expressed hopes for the Centre to become a global hub for journalists. Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, highlighted the Centre’s role in advancing humanitarian cooperation.
International Participation
Representatives from Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, China, Cuba, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Ethiopia, and South Africa attended the event. A panel discussion on “Intercultural Dialogue in the 21st Century” was moderated by Ksenia Komissarova, Editor-in-Chief of TV BRICS.
Future Prospects
The Centre will host various events, including press conferences and seminars, to promote cultural, educational, and scientific projects. It aims to facilitate information exchange and cultural diplomacy among BRICS+ nations.
Doubts Revealed
BRICS+ -: BRICS+ refers to the group of countries that includes the original BRICS members (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) plus other countries that are interested in joining or collaborating with BRICS.
Moscow -: Moscow is the capital city of Russia, which is one of the BRICS countries. It is a major city known for its rich history and cultural significance.
Cultural Cooperation -: Cultural cooperation means working together to share and learn about each other’s cultures, traditions, and arts. It helps people from different countries understand and appreciate each other better.
All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature -: This is a big library in Russia that has books and resources from many different countries. It helps people learn about other cultures and languages.
TV BRICS -: TV BRICS is a media network that shares news and cultural content from BRICS countries. It helps people in these countries learn about each other through television and online media.
Plenary Session -: A plenary session is a meeting where everyone comes together to discuss important topics. It’s like a big gathering where people share ideas and make plans.
Panel Discussions -: Panel discussions are talks where a group of experts discuss a topic in front of an audience. It’s a way to share different viewpoints and learn from each other.
Cultural Diplomacy -: Cultural diplomacy is when countries use their culture, like music, art, and traditions, to build friendly relationships with other countries. It’s like making friends through sharing culture.