China and Iran Host 2 Key AIBD Events

China and Iran have accepted to host two important AIBD activities taking place in 2016 and 2017.

The State Administration of Press, Publications, Radio, Film and TV, China (SAPPRFT) has tentatively decided to host the Asia Media Summit in 2017, likely to be held outside Beijing.

However, it will need final approval from China’s central government before preparations for the Summit can begin.

This will be the third time China will host the AMS, the first happened in Macau and the second in Beijing in 2010.

China and Iran have accepted to host two important AIBD activities taking place in 2016 and 2017.

The State Administration of Press, Publications, Radio, Film and TV, China (SAPPRFT) has tentatively decided to host the Asia Media Summit in 2017, likely to be held outside Beijing.

However, it will need final approval from China’s central government before preparations for the Summit can begin.

This will be the third time China will host the AMS, the first happened in Macau and the second in Beijing in 2010.

Ms Yan Ni, Director of the Asian, African and Latin-American Division of the International Cooperation Department, of SAPPRFT made the announcement at the 41st Annual Gathering/14th AIBD General Conference and Associated Meetings held in Chiang Mai Thailand on 19 August 2015.

She said China acknowledges the importance of the AMS as a platform that can enhance intra-regional dialogue on media and facilitate cooperation and collaboration with AIBD as well as with the broadcast industry. 

“China is seeing profound changes in the media industry and it needs to be open in learning from each other and pursuing projects mutually beneficial”, she said.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting has accepted the offer to host the next General Conference in Tehran in 2016.

At the General Conference, Dr. Abbas Naseri Taheri, Advisor to IRIB President and Director General of International Affairs, told delegates that hosting the next AIBD General Conference is timely as IRIB’s internationalisation policy has gained more momentum.

“IRIB supports AIBD’s strategic plan to build a vibrant broadcast industry. It is committed to expand collaboration with the Institute”, he said.

He invited delegates to come to Iran for the General Conference and take delight in one of the most ancient civilisations on earth.