Astana: The joint efforts of media organizations from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) member states in combating fake news are essential, emphasized Kanat Iskakov, the Deputy Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Iskakov highlighted the significance of the recent state visit by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan, which invigorated bilateral cooperation. The dynamic partnership between the two countries’ heads of state necessitates swift action and collaboration. In this context, Kazakhstan has proposed hosting the next summit of information ministers of the OTS in Astana. Iskakov expressed optimism that this high-level meeting would foster discussions on concrete projects with media organization leaders, leading to tangible outcomes.
Iskakov underscored the importance of cooperation beyond state-level interactions. He emphasized the need for OTS member states’ media organizations, television channels, and news agencies to exchange experiences and content. Collaboration is crucial in forming a united front against fake news, which is sometimes manufactured to create discord within or between nations.
The Deputy Minister highlighted media literacy as a primary tool in combating disinformation. He also stressed the importance of cooperation among media outlets and information resources, which allows for effective communication, information exchange, and verification. Through the OTS platform, media organizations can access accurate information and validate it via established communication channels, ensuring the dissemination of verified news.