Role of BRICS media stressed in upholding cooperation, dialogue

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - A media forum on Wednesday called on news organizations to promote dialogue between people around the world.

Co-hosted by South Africa's Independent Media chain and China's Xinhua News Agency, the third BRICS Media Forum opened with the theme of BRICS Media Cooperation - Fostering an Inclusive, Just World Order, and included representatives from 48 BRICS media organizations.

The media's role was highlighted at a panel chaired by Japhet Ncube, editor of The Star, one of South Africa's largest English-language daily newspapers.