MOSCOW, November 12. /Dunyo IA/. Russian online publication “Russia News” has published an article titled “Tashkent Opened a Platform for Media Dialogue: The 3^rd Uzbekistan-Russia Forum United Leading Editorial Offices of the Two Countries”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Publication covers in detail the large-scale transformations taking place in the information sphere of Uzbekistan. In particular, it notes the launch of Central Asia’s first national media bank, the steady growth in internet penetration, as well as the consistent increase in the share of non-state mass media.

Along with this, special attention is paid to new challenges facing the media communities of the two countries, including verifying the reliability of information, enhancing the professional responsibility of journalists and countering the spread of fake news and disinformation.

In addition to issues of mutual cooperation, the article extensively covers cultural and humanitarian interaction. In this context, the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, located in Tashkent, is presented as an important scientific and educational project uniting the two peoples. It is noted that the Center’s activities are aimed at preserving and studying the rich Islamic intellectual heritage of the region, manuscript monuments and cultural patrimony.

Center’s openness to implementing joint projects with Russian partners in the exhibition, publishing, scientific and educational spheres is also emphasized, creating a solid foundation for future joint media initiatives.

Concluding part of the publication outlines priority areas for further cooperation. Among them are the development of joint educational programs and internships, establishing cooperation in the field of fact-checking, implementing projects in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, as well as strengthening direct professional contacts between the leading editorial offices of the two countries.