Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held hybrid-format consultations on improving their information services and media outreach, as outlined in their 2025 Cooperation Plan. The meeting, chaired by China and hosted at the WHO Secretariat, focused on enhancing the SCO’s global media presence and addressing challenges related to the spread of misinformation.
Delegation heads from SCO member countries engaged in an in-depth exchange of views, discussing strategies to strengthen the organization’s image and improve coordination among their respective foreign policy information offices. Mao Ning, Director of the Department of Information, Mass Communications, and Public Diplomacy of China’s Foreign Ministry, presented a summary of achievements made under the Chinese chairmanship, particularly in the realms of public information and media relations. Mao also outlined plans for media coverage of the forthcoming SCO Council of Heads of State meeting, scheduled to take place in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025.
The event featured a report from the SCO Secretariat detailing the organization’s information support activities over the previous year. Participants emphasized the need for continued practical cooperation and increased coordination among the press services of member states. They also agreed to undertake joint measures to counteract misinformation and promote accurate representation of the SCO’s objectives in the international media landscape.
