**Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States Hold Information Services Consultation to Strengthen Media Coordination**
Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened a hybrid-format consultation on information services, aiming to enhance the Organization’s communication strategies and global media presence. The meeting, chaired by China and held at the WHO Secretariat, brought together senior representatives from the foreign policy agencies’ press services to discuss improving information outreach and countering misinformation.
Delegation heads engaged in in-depth discussions on strengthening the SCO’s information work, focusing on increasing the visibility and influence of the Organization’s initiatives worldwide. Mao Ning, Director of the Department of Information, Mass Communications and Public Diplomacy at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presented an overview of the accomplishments under China’s presidency of the SCO press service. She also outlined comprehensive plans for media coverage of the forthcoming SCO Council of Heads of States meeting, scheduled to take place in Tianjing.
A key feature of the event was the Secretariat’s report, which assessed the information support for SCO activities over the past year. This review facilitated further dialogue on best practices and areas requiring improvement.
The participating states reaffirmed their commitment to fostering practical collaboration and strengthening coordination among the Foreign Ministries’ press services. They also agreed to implement joint measures aimed at combating the spread of misinformation within the media landscape, underscoring the importance of credible communication in promoting the SCO’s objectives.
