THE second International Buddhist Media Conclave was held at Vivekananda International Foundation in New Delhi, India, yesterday.

Delegates from 18 countries, including a Myanmar delegation led by Director-General U Aye Kywe of the Information and Public Relations Department, participated in the conclave.

IBC Director-General Mr Abhijit Halder, Chair of VIF Mr S Gurumurthy and delegates delivered opening addresses.

The conclave focused on the role of media in the 21st century and communications, mindful communication for conflict avoidance, environmental conservation and sustainable development, environmental conservation, and the establishment of Buddhist media networks and Buddhist media social networks. U Ko Ko, Chairman of Myanmar’s Yangon Media Group, served as a speaker to join the discussion on the establishment of Buddhist media networks and Buddhist media social networks.

On the evening of 10 September, Director-General U Aye Kywe held a talk with IBC Director-General Mr Abhijit Halder about cooperation with the International Buddhist Confederation.

The conclave was attended by host India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Vietnam and Myanmar.

The conclave was jointly organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF).

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