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On the morning of September 23, the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications held a press conference on the results of the 16th ASEAN Ministers on Information (AMRI) and the 7th ASEAN+3 Ministers on Information (AMRI+3).
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| Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications chaired the press conference. Photo: XUAN QUYNH |
At the press conference, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications of Vietnam, said that the ministers affirmed and positioned the role of the information industry in the new period from "information" to "knowledge", information will become an active means for lifelong learning and raising awareness and digital level for ASEAN citizens. This is an inevitable trend of digital transformation, the influence of social networks and new media, and the development of artificial intelligence.
The Ministers encouraged greater dialogue and engagement between the media, communities and citizens to promote greater information inclusivity, calling for regional cooperation to build a healthy cyberspace environment through enhancing digital capacity, promoting the maximization of reliable information sources to build trust, shape public opinion, and enhance digital skills for ASEAN citizens, especially the younger generation and the elderly.
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Press conference with the participation of press agencies. Photo: XUAN QUYNH |
The ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information adopted new documents and noted the achievements and progress of cooperation frameworks in the information sector, such as:
(1) Through the AMRI ASEAN Vision 2035 statement, towards a transformative, adaptive, and resilient Information and Communications industry to promote the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and support the implementation of the corresponding plans across the 3 ASEAN Pillars.
The Ministers emphasized addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities arising from rapid digital convergence and transformation beyond 2025, highlighting the transformative role of media in empowering individuals, communities and societies and shifting from passive information consumption towards active knowledge acquisition, and encouraged ASEAN Member States to consider developing a Master Plan on Digital Transformation for Journalism and Media.
(2) Adopt the Da Nang Declaration on "Media: From Information to Knowledge for a Resilient and Responsive ASEAN", which recognizes the pivotal role of media in contributing to the goal of an informed citizenry, promoting social cohesion and deepening action in the changing media landscape due to digital transformation.
(3) Adoption of the ASEAN Task Force on Fake News (PoA of TFFN) Action Plan. This is one of the efforts of the Information sector in institutionalizing a regional mechanism to address the rise of asymmetric threats including fake news, disinformation, hate speech, extremist views and extremism.
(4) Adopt Government information management guidelines on combating fake news and misinformation in the media by developing a framework for how governments can respond; establishing standards and good practices for government information officers; improving coordination among government agencies, especially during times of crisis or emergency, and ensuring that government information is accurate, transparent and accountable.
(5) Update the progress of the implementation of the strategic plan for ASEAN Information and Communications (2016-2025) as well as support the development of a plan for the new phase, contributing more to the realization of the role of Information and Communications in promoting the building of a resilient and adaptive ASEAN, in line with the AMRI Vision Statement.
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Panorama of the press conference. Photo: XUAN QUYNH |
(6) Approved the outcome reports from the three working groups under the ASEAN Senior Officials Responsible for Information (SOMRI) meeting and appreciated the importance of the three working groups to further develop the information sector in the context of rapid digital transformation as well as promote a safe and secure cyberspace for all ASEAN citizens, especially vulnerable groups in society including the elderly, youth, children and persons with disabilities.
(7) Update and welcome the progress of the ASEAN Communications Master Plan 2018-2025 (ACMP II) in promoting a community of opportunities for all.
(8) Acknowledge and appreciate the activities/projects of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (COCI) focusing on capacity building for the Information and Communications sector; raising awareness of ASEAN and promoting ASEAN identity; supporting ASEAN's efforts to address human, social and sustainable development issues.
The meeting agreed to convene the 17th AMRI Conference and related conferences in Brunei Darussalam in 2025.
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