02-05-2025
Global Media Dialogue adopts declaration at WAVES 2025
The 13-point
Global Media Dialogue
Declaration (WAVES Declaration) was adopted on the second day of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai. Delegates from 77 countries pledged to collaborate in preserving traditions and heritage, while also promoting creativity in the age of AI.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & IT, said the declaration seeks to bridge the
digital divide
, preserve
cultural diversity
, and promote fair, innovative markets.
Through the WAVES Declaration, member nations committed to increasing exchanges between people, cultures, and countries, championing media and entertainment as a means of fostering dialogue.
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The declaration also affirmed the importance of fair and open markets that protect intellectual property, while encouraging the responsible use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).
"We aim to expand opportunities for all participants in the media value chain, reinforcing the Global Media Dialogue 2025 Declaration's role in enhancing media's vitality and resilience through cross-border partnerships, co-productions, trade, and investment," the declaration states.
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Furthermore, the declaration addressed the need to combat misinformation and disinformation, promoting
media integrity
, fact-based journalism, and responsible advertising for enlightened public discourse.
It also supports content that respects human rights and cultural sensitivities, while fostering cross-border collaborations to enhance mutual understanding.
Opening the Global Media Dialogue, Vaishnaw said that the world is at a pivotal moment in media and entertainment. He highlighted how emerging technologies are reshaping storytelling, content creation, and consumption.
While the global media and entertainment sector is valued at around $3 trillion, he pointed out that its true value lies in its ability to foster empathy, convey ideas, and shape the future.
"As a government, we must provide a fair chance for everyone to showcase their story to the world," Vaishnaw said.
Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, followed with remarks on the broader policy and cultural context influencing global media. He noted that transformation in the international system must include a cultural dimension.
He stressed that technology should not be seen as a departure from the past, but as a tool to deepen appreciation for heritage, advocating for a partnership between modernity and tradition.
Jaishankar further spoke about the increasing reality of a global workforce and workplace, enabled by digital and physical connectivity, calling for corresponding shifts in mindset, policies, and frameworks.
"Every advancement comes with its own issues, and AI will be no different. Even as the politics of this era will grapple with the concerns of authenticity, businesses will have to deal with new intellectual property challenges as they promote innovation and creativity for all," he noted.
