International Conference On BRI,CPEC And Global Media Starts

Sumaira FH Published August 15, 2018 | 06:57 PM

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Aug, 2018 ) :The second International Conference on "BRI, CPEC and the Global Media: Rhetoric and Reality" started here on Wednesday to analyze critically the different dimensions of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Islamophobia trends in the global media and identify best practices.

The three-day conference is being organized by International Islamic University Islamabad in collaboration with Higher education Commission (HEC), Zhenghe International Peace Foundation (ZIPF) of China and CPEC Center by Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms.

The conference is aimed at to provide a platform to the experts from all over the world to discuss and exchange ideas about countering islamophobia and to determine and analyze the psychological, cultural, and political aspects of Islamophobia.

Speaking in the inaugural session, Chairman of Department of Media and Communication Center (DMCS) of IIUI, Dr Zafar Iqbal said that in the contemporary society, the role and importance of media has become immensely significant and due to which different laws are being promulgated and practiced.

He said the contemporary media including print, electronic and social media are playing an important role in educating the people.

On the other hand, he said to safeguard common interests and mutual benefits, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) epitomizes a model of cooperation, coordination and strategic communication between China and Pakistan to strengthen connectivity in areas of trade and economy with states in the region to fulfill growing energy requirements and enhance exports.

He said the IIUI was actively playing its role in strengthening the Pakistan-China relations.

The key speakers among others of the conference include Professor Dr Shabir Akhtar, Dr Muhamad Talib from University of Oxfor, UK, Dr Rong Ying from China Institute of International Studies, Professor Guo Xuewang from Shanghai University, China, Dr Shahira Fehmi from University of Arizona, Professor Dr Tang Meng Sheng from Peking University, and Professor Lin Ping from Taiwan Chengchi University.