The Common Agenda Unifying Our Global South Countries Is the Positive Stories We Should Tell
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Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-09-16 02:34:53 UTC
Key Points
- TV BRICS presents the Global Media Meeting project for BRICS' 20th anniversary, bringing together media specialists from BRICS+ countries and partners to discuss a joint global media agenda and multipolar communications.
- Leonardo Sobreira says Brasil 247 has signed memoranda of understanding with TV BRICS and Chinese media, and plans further cooperation with Indian, Iranian, Ethiopian, Nigerian, and other partners.
- He describes multipolarity as each country and media space having autonomy to make decisions without external pressure, and stresses direct reporting from Global South countries to counter distorted narratives.
- Sobreira proposes a unified global media agenda focused on positive stories from BRICS and Global South countries, including poverty reduction, technology, industry, energy, and development achievements.
- He cites examples such as Brazil hosting the BRICS summit and COP30, India's space program, China's technological and economic development, Russia's industrial and scientific progress, and Indonesia's biodiesel initiatives.
- He suggests creating an independent Global South news-search platform not tied to the Global North and engaging young journalists in South-South media exchanges.
- He notes Brazil's outdated media legislation and calls for government support for independent media and deeper Brazilian involvement in BRICS media discussions.