Over the span of two days, the TRT Forum’s seventh edition explored a myriad of political and media issues, featuring discussions on noteworthy topics such as “Turkey’s Vision: Turkey as a Dynamic Player in Shaping the Global Order,” “Israel’s Gaza War: The Humanitarian Crisis and Prospects for Peace,” and “The Resurgence of Political Geography: Competitions and Realignment in the New Century.”
The forum delved into media-related subjects, including “Government Media in the Digital Age,” and also delved into discussions on “Reconfiguring the Global Economy” and “Artificial Intelligence: Creative Potential or Catastrophic Threat?”
Addressing global concerns, the forum tackled themes such as “Effective Multilateralism at the United Nations,” “Empowering Humanity: Addressing Social Crises and Inequality,” and “The Interconnection Between Food Security, Water, and Energy.”
During the inaugural session, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan raised questions about the silence of renowned Western newspapers regarding the situation in Gaza. He argued that what he termed “global media gangs” were turning a blind eye to the brutality against the people of Gaza and attempting to legitimize massacres against journalists by falsely associating them with Hamas.
Erdoğan underscored that Israel’s violence extended beyond women and children to journalists, noting that more than 70 journalists had lost their lives in the Gaza Strip during the ongoing Israeli war spanning over two months.
Some attendees notably wore Palestinian kufiyas, symbolizing their solidarity with the Palestinians, especially the residents of Gaza.
The organizers showcased a video during the opening session, depicting the hardships faced by Palestinian children during the conflict, shedding light on the profound pain and destruction in the region.
It’s noteworthy that the TRT Forum in Istanbul, commencing in 2017, has evolved into a platform hosting over 8,500 guests and 651 speakers from diverse countries over its six-year history. The event comprised 30 protocol speeches, 52 open sessions, and 59 roundtable meetings.
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