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Cision Canada
18-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
BRICS media, think tanks convene to promote BRICS cooperation, new vision for Global South
Over 250 representatives from nearly 150 media outlets, think tanks, government agencies, and regional organizations across 36 countries gathered here on Wednesday for the BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum, an event focusing on how to advance BRICS cooperation and strengthen solidarity across the Global South. In his keynote remarks, Fu Hua, forum chair and president of Xinhua News Agency, said greater BRICS cooperation has played a critical role in unifying Global South countries, boosting their influence in global affairs, and driving reform in global governance. As the forum enters its second decade, Xinhua is committed to working with its BRICS counterparts to tell the Global South's stories more effectively, promote joint research on major issues, and deepen professional collaboration, Fu added. Zhu Qingqiao, Chinese ambassador to Brazil, in a congratulatory letter, praised the forum's inclusion of discussions on artificial intelligence and highlighted its role in advancing the outcomes of the 17th BRICS Summit. Zhu expressed hope that the event would further position BRICS as a platform for South-South cooperation and a voice for reform in global governance. Other speakers echoed their calls. Carlos Hernandez, president of the Central American Parliament, said global governance is in urgent need of new models and new voices. "The countries represented here today have shown the way forward: one grounded in equitable development, dignity, and multilateralism," he said. Mikhail Gusman, first deputy director-general of TASS Russian News Agency, noted that BRICS nations reflect the diversity of emerging economies. Facing growing global media challenges, BRICS media cooperation has an important role in defending truth, justice and peace, he said. Tia Ju, vice president of the Legislative Assembly of the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, praised China's efforts to unite Global South countries and emphasized the need for media collaboration to increase international visibility and influence for BRICS. Yeidckol Polevnsky Gurwitz, chair of the Asia-Pacific Foreign Relations Committee of the Mexican Senate, said that Mexico shares with BRICS a vision of inclusive growth and fair trade. "We cannot allow external interference in our development paths. Together, we must build a multipolar world," she said, referencing China's concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity. The forum concluded with the release of a think tank report titled "BRICS Cooperation: Advancing the Collective Progress of the Global South" and the launch of two major initiatives: Global South Joint Communication Partnership Program and "Tapping into BRICS, Voices from the South" Content Collaborative Project. The forum marked the first full meeting of the BRICS media mechanism since the bloc's historic expansion and was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and Brazil Communication Company under the theme "BRICS United: Forging a New Chapter for the Global South."
Ya Biladi
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Parlacen backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara during San Salvador assembly
The Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's autonomy initiative for Western Sahara. During its General Assembly meeting on Wednesday in San Salvador, the institution expressed its backing for «the autonomy plan proposed by the Kingdom of Morocco as the only serious, pragmatic, and credible solution to the Sahara conflict», while also reaffirming its support for Morocco's territorial integrity, according to MAP. PARLACEN called on the international community to support diplomatic and political efforts to reach a definitive and peaceful resolution to the dispute, ensuring regional stability and respect for Morocco's sovereignty, the same source added. This resolution coincided with the visit of Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of Morocco's Chamber of Advisors, to El Salvador. Alongside Salvadoran Vice President Félix Ulloa, he inaugurated the Parliamentary Economic Forum on Investment and Development in San Salvador. As a reminder, a delegation from the Central American Parliament, led by its president Carlos Hernández, visited Morocco from April 14 to 19, including a stop in Laayoune. PARLACEN's support for Morocco's autonomy proposal follows a declaration of support for the Polisario, read on May 28 at the parliament's headquarters in Panama City by José Antonio Zepeda, vice-president of PARLACEN's left-wing group and representative of Nicaragua. That declaration was followed by a visit by its authors to Algiers, where they were received by the Secretary of State for the Algerian Community Abroad. However, the Uruguayan delegation did not visit the Tindouf camps. Morocco and Algeria have held observer status in PARLACEN since 2015 and 2023, respectively. The Central American Parliament includes El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. Its current president for the 2024–2025 term is Carlos René Hernández of El Salvador, a country that officially recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara.
Ya Biladi
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Parlacen backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara during San Salvador assembly
The Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's autonomy initiative for Western Sahara. During its General Assembly meeting on Wednesday in San Salvador, the institution expressed its backing for «the autonomy plan proposed by the Kingdom of Morocco as the only serious, pragmatic, and credible solution to the Sahara conflict», while also reaffirming its support for Morocco's territorial integrity, according to MAP. PARLACEN called on the international community to support diplomatic and political efforts to reach a definitive and peaceful resolution to the dispute, ensuring regional stability and respect for Morocco's sovereignty, the same source added. This resolution coincided with the visit of Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of Morocco's Chamber of Advisors, to El Salvador. Alongside Salvadoran Vice President Félix Ulloa, he inaugurated the Parliamentary Economic Forum on Investment and Development in San Salvador. As a reminder, a delegation from the Central American Parliament, led by its president Carlos Hernández, visited Morocco from April 14 to 19, including a stop in Laayoune. PARLACEN's support for Morocco's autonomy proposal follows a declaration of support for the Polisario, read on May 28 at the parliament's headquarters in Panama City by José Antonio Zepeda, vice-president of PARLACEN's left-wing group and representative of Nicaragua. That declaration was followed by a visit by its authors to Algiers, where they were received by the Secretary of State for the Algerian Community Abroad. However, the Uruguayan delegation did not visit the Tindouf camps. Morocco and Algeria have held observer status in PARLACEN since 2015 and 2023, respectively. The Central American Parliament includes El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. Its current president for the 2024–2025 term is Carlos René Hernández of El Salvador, a country that officially recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara.
Morocco World
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Central American Parliament Reasserts Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan for Sahara
Marrakech – The Central American Parliament (Parlacen) unanimously endorsed Morocco's autonomy initiative for Western Sahara during its General Assembly in San Salvador on Wednesday. In its resolution, Parlacen declared 'support for the plan presented by Morocco as the only serious, pragmatic and credible solution to the conflict over the Sahara.' The regional body also solidified its backing for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty. The regional parliamentary body urged the international community to support diplomatic and political efforts aimed at finding a definitive and peaceful solution to the artificially prolonged dispute. Parlacen stressed its responsibility to promote respect for international treaties governing state sovereignty and territorial integrity. The endorsement coincided with the 10th anniversary of Morocco's membership as an observer in the regional group. Parlacen pointed to the close relations with Rabat, noting that this partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to political dialogue, parliamentary consultation, and promoting peace. The resolution also commended Morocco's pioneering role in promoting international dialogue for peace under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. Mohamed Ould Errachid, president of Morocco's Chamber of Counselors, attended the opening of the Economic Parliamentary Forum on Investment and Development in San Salvador alongside Salvadoran Vice President Felix Ulloa. During the event, Ould Errachid received a certificate acknowledging the role of the Chamber of Counselors in strengthening cooperation with Latin American parliaments. The certificate recognized the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the only solution to end the artificial, prolonged dispute over the Western Sahara. This affirmation follows a visit by a Parlacen delegation to Morocco in April. The delegation, led by Parlacen President Carlos Hernandez, visited Laayoune, where they signed the 'Laayoune Declaration.' This declaration lauded the new development model for Morocco's southern provinces and recognized the stability and prosperity of the region under the Moroccan monarch's leadership. Parlacen's backing adds powerful momentum to the swelling tide of international support for Morocco's stance on Western Sahara. Across Central America and the Caribbean, nations are taking bold, concrete steps to uphold Morocco's territorial integrity. The Dominican Republic proclaimed its 'firm support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara' during a meeting between Dominican President Luis Abinader and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in August 2024. At the time, Abinader stated that Morocco's Autonomy Plan is the 'only solution' to the dispute and announced plans to open a consulate in Dakhla. El Salvador, which withdrew its recognition of the self-styled SADR in 2019, is discussing the possibility of opening a consulate in Laayoune. During a meeting in Ecuador in May, Salvadoran Vice President Felix Ulloa described this potential move as a 'key step' in recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over its southern provinces. Panama has also strengthened ties with the North African country after suspending relations with the Polisario Front in November 2024. Following this decision, King Mohammed VI sent a message of gratitude to Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino Quintero. In a subsequent video conference, Bourita and his Panamanian counterpart Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez voiced their mutual desire to revitalize bilateral relations. They agreed to promote cooperation in sectors including green development, energy transition, agriculture, food security, fisheries, and tourism. Other countries follow suit Currently, around 30 countries have opened consulates in Laayoune and Dakhla to demonstrate their support for Morocco's territorial integrity. Dakhla hosts consular representatives from 14 countries, while Laayoune has consulates from 12 countries, including Jordan, Bahrain, and the UAE. The growing international alignment with Morocco signals a dramatic shift in the global understanding of the dispute, with 120 countries now recognizing the Autonomy Plan as a serious and credible political solution. This includes important additions like Kenya, which had previously aligned with the fictional entity claiming the Sahara, but now considers the proposal 'the only sustainable approach for resolving the Sahara issue.' The UK, long bound by a posture of neutrality, has now corrected its historical course—formally recognizing the legitimacy of Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara. These diplomatic victories reveal the collapse of an outdated Cold War relic agenda that only Algeria and a dwindling number of countries continue to waste resources on, as the international community increasingly recognizes Morocco's legitimate sovereignty over its southern provinces. Tags: Autonomy Plan for the Saharacentral americaWestern sahara
