TRT World Forum 2022, which attracted considerable interest in the world press this year with the issues closely related to the world agenda, was held under the main title "Mapping the Future: Uncertainties, Realities and Opportunities". The event, attended by academics, journalists, policy makers and representatives of non-governmental organisations from around the world, included 11 public sessions and 11 expert roundtables. Nearly 100 internationally renowned high-level speakers from 40 countries participated in the forum, which discussed critical global issues such as global cooperation, leadership, peace diplomacy, food security, energy crisis, climate change, migration, media and digitalization, and disinformation.
"President Erdogan: "The success bar of TRT World Forum is being raised every year"
In his opening speech at the Forum, President Erdogan said that the discussions held by those working in the communications sector are ground-breaking for policymakers responsible for governing the country, adding, "I believe that the TRT World Forum, which brings important gains to our country, our region and the whole world, raises the bar of success every year."
Following the speech, the Director General of TRT, Mehmet Zahid Sobaci, presented Erdogan with a gift representing the "Grain Corridor Deal" signed under the leadership of President Erdogan, which provides a solution to the global food crisis.
President of Ukraine Zelenskyy: "We also witnessed Turkey's leadership in the Grain Corridor Agreement"
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who participated the TRT World Forum via live video link, stated that the food crisis is an essential element of his country's peace formula and that they are very grateful for the support of Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia.
Foreign Minister Cavusoglu: "Without President Erdogan's leadership, the Grain Corridor Deal would not have been possible"
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who delivered the opening speech on the second day of the event, stated that geography is destiny and added: "Without President Erdogan's diplomatic leadership, the extension of the Grain Corridor Deal or the prisoner swap would not have been possible," he said.
Director of Communication Altun: " Turkey's vision for the global future is to prevent a new cold war"
Fahrettin Altun, Director of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, stated that Turkey has put forward a unique foreign policy model that will set an example for the whole world in this period and said that the main feature that makes the Turkish foreign policy model possible is strategic and conciliatory leadership.
TRT Director General Sobaci: "TRT's international channels broadcast with justice"
The Director General of TRT, Mehmet Zahid Sobaci, expressed that the media has a great responsibility in solving global problems, "Media organisations must be a mirror for the totality of events, relations, people and issues from the world to the world. This is not a concern, but a matter of responsibility. A sincere struggle for truth must be properly conducted."
Global problems discussed with internationally renowned speakers
Many global problems, from the energy crisis to the global migration crisis, from food security to Islamophobia, were discussed by internationally renowned speakers during the event, which featured public sessions and expert roundtables.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), participated in "Feeding the World: Ensuring Global Food Security in Times of Crisis" via video message. Ghebreyesus stated, "We must end unsustainable production and consumption methods that destroy the environment and increase the likelihood of unhealthy food."Digital media expert Glen Gilmore spoke in his presentation, "The Global Race for Technological Superiority: Shifting Paradigms in the Age of AI and Cybersecurity" stating, "Artificial intelligence is automating the decision-making process and the use of this technology is increasing."
“We are planning the Africa Forum with TRT“
Chief Executive Officer of African Union of Broadcasting Gregoire Ndjaka spoke in "Digitalisation: A Rewarding Challenge for Public Broadcasting?" panel and explained that digitization is ruining the ecosystem in Africa. Ndjaka continued, "As the African Union of Broadcasting, we are establishing a new news agency in Algeria. We are happy to be in collaboration with TRT. We have started planning the Africa Media Forum together with TRT."
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