Türkiye organised roundtable in Budapest about countering disinformation in Europe – PHOTOS

The Directorate of Communications organised a roundtable meeting titled “Countering Disinformation in Europe: Building a Resilient and Secure Future” in Budapest, Hungary, on 5 November 2024.

The Directorate of Communications continues to emphasise the significance of international collaboration and solidarity in countering disinformation, reaching foreign audiences through its activities in major global centres.

The meeting, which was attended by representatives from Hungary’s outstanding think tanks, members of the press, academics from Türkiye and Hungary, and members of the diplomatic corps, addressed a wide range of topics. These included the dynamics of disinformation dissemination, its consequences and strategies for prevention, tools to prevent disinformation, its impact on national and global security, and media literacy and verification processes from a variety of perspectives.

Photo: Embassy of Türkiye in Hungary

The roundtable, held ahead of the European Political Community’s fifth meeting on November 7, 2024, noted that disinformation spreads quickly beyond national borders and emphasised the importance of international solidarity in achieving global peace, security, and political and economic stability.

In his video message to the meeting, the Presidency’s Head of Communications, Prof. Fahrettin Altun, emphasised the dangers and risks associated with disinformation, along with its distorting impact on people’s access to the truth. Head of Communications Altun highlighted the importance of addressing disinformation for the effective operation of democratic processes, the preservation of international security and stability, and peace for societies.

Photo: Embassy of Türkiye in Hungary

In her opening remarks, Gülşen Karanis Ekşioğlu, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Hungary, emphasised that disinformation represents a global challenge extending beyond Türkiye and Hungary. Ambassador Ekşioğlu also emphasised the importance of collaboration between Türkiye and Hungary in combating disinformation and enhancing their capabilities in this area.

Following the opening addresses, attendees engaged in a discussion about the crisis situations arising from disinformation and the potential for international collaboration to address this issue. The necessity of closer ties between Hungary and Türkiye was highlighted in this regard.

Photo: Embassy of Türkiye in Hungary

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