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KATHMANDU: A delegation of Bangladeshi journalists from the SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF) paid a courtesy call on SAARC Secretary General Ambassador Md Golam Sarwar at the SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu on Thursday.
During the meeting, the journalists discussed regional media cooperation, press freedom and the role of the media in promoting peace, economic development and cultural exchange among South Asian countries.
The delegation emphasised the importance of responsible journalism in bridging gaps among the region’s countries and fostering greater mutual understanding among their peoples.
They also highlighted the need for stronger media cooperation in addressing common regional challenges, including climate change, trade, investment and sustainable socio-economic development.
The journalists stressed the importance of creating greater opportunities for cross-border professional exchanges among media professionals and strengthening institutional cooperation among journalists’ organisations across SAARC member states.
Golam Sarwar appreciated the initiative and expressed his willingness to support efforts aimed at promoting peace, prosperity and the development of journalism for the welfare of the people of South Asia.
He also underscored the importance of cross-border professional dialogue and institutional collaboration among journalists of SAARC member countries.
The delegation included Md Abdur Rahman, Secretary General of the SAARC Journalist Forum and Senior Correspondent of The Bangladesh Post; Mustaq Ahmed Mubaraqui, Editor of The Daily Bangabani; Md Ziaur Rahman, Special Correspondent of The Daily Ajkal; Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Editor of Daily Bank Bima Arthority; and Md Abu Bakar Siddique, Senior Correspondent of Daily Ajker Probhat.
The meeting took place during the journalists’ visit to Kathmandu in connection with the recently concluded international indigenous language journalism conference.