In this picture sent by @Narendramodi via X 1 May 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Major Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, Minister of Information and Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Union L Murugan and others during world sound visual and entertainment (waves) 2025, Mumbai. | Photo Credit: x@Narendramodi
The Member Nations participating in the dialogue of global media (2025) on Friday (May 2, 2025) formally accepted the wave declaration and confirmed their commitment to promote cultural diversity, responsible use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
The statement received during the ongoing world sound visual and entertainment summit (Waves) recognized the essential role of the sector in promoting global harmony and committed to spanning the digital abyss through inclusive and ethical media practices. The document emphasized the reduction of distortion, democratizing the creation of content and maintaining cultural heritage, and at the same time supporting fair and innovative markets.
The key result of the dialogue was the consensus on facilitating global cooperation in strengthening creativity, innovation and intercultural understanding. The declaration emphasized the responsibility of governments in promoting peace and dialogue in the rapidly globalizing media landscape.
“We promise to support more people between people, culture and culture and countries on Earth by promoting media and entertainment as a medium for dialogue,” she said. He also called on the promotion of various voices, building institutional capacity and the development of integration into media ecosystems.
Several Member States, which advocated greater emphasis on “responsible journalism”, raised concerns about “responsible journalism”. The statement responded by calling on 0 Meastures to support media integrity, reports based on facts and ethical advertising.
It supports content that respects human rights and cultural sensitivity, the statement has also encouraged creators and audiences – whose roles are increasingly interchangeable due to digital platforms – to consider the social and ethical impact of their actions.
She reaffirmed intellectual property protection and at the same time encouraged open markets and innovations. “Meeting in a time of increased uncertainty and as a result of a devastating pandemic we confirm the exceptional power of the media and entertainment to unify people and deepen the resistance of the connected markets,” the statement said.
Member States also reiterated their obligation to the objectives of sustainable development, focusing on inclusive growth, institutional strengthening and permanent partnership to promote peace and prosperity. The statement supported the increase in the selection, access and availability in media consumption to solve digital distribution, together with the creation of jobs and maintaining open, inclusive premises for creativity and cultural expression.
Minister of external affairs S. Jaishankar described Waves 2025 as “microcosm of the global community” and linked the creators, creators, producers and visual artists to map the plan for the future of the sector as a “microcosm of the global community”. He noted that the developing world order had a strong cultural component. “It is essential that we vote to our traditions, heritage, ideas, practices and creativity,” he said.
Mr. Jaishankar emphasized the synergy between technology and tradition and said that technology could intensify the awareness of inheritance, especially between youth. “It is essential for young talent to be prepared for the age of creative cooperation through targeted skills.
The Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw noted in his opening notes that culture was the basis of creativity and playing a unifying role across the borders. “We are at an infection point where the creation of local content must be motivated,” he said.
Mr. Vaishnaw, who welcomed delegates from 77 countries, emphasized the importance of co -production contracts, mechanisms of joint financing and regulatory frames that promote cooperation, digital integration and global harmony.
India has also shared progress in its “Create in India” initiative and reported that 32 creative challenges that were held during the first wave season identified more than 700 best creators around the world. From the next edition, these challenges will be carried out in 25 global languages.
Published – 2 May 2025 9:40
