Global Media Dialogue 2025: WAVES Declaration Explained
Why in the news
India hosted the Global Media Dialogue 2025 beside the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), ending with the WAVES Declaration.
Key facts
- Format: government-to-government platform within WAVES.
- Participants: delegates from 60+ countries.
- Declaration: adopted by every member state.
Commitments
- Cultural diversity and responsible AI.
- Stronger global media cooperation; narrower digital and cultural divides.
- Fair, ethical practice and a fight against misinformation.
Significance
- Positions India as a voice for an inclusive, multipolar media order.
Exam angle
- Event: Global Media Dialogue 2025 at WAVES; document: WAVES Declaration.