Ministers urge inclusive global discourse.

• Union Ministers S. Jaishankar and Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the need for a technology-driven pluralism and democratised international system.

• The Dialogue, a government-to-government platform, seeks to harness the transformative potential of the media and entertainment sector for global harmony and cultural exchange.

• The Ministers stressed the need to move beyond past structures shaped by colonialism and power politics, towards a more inclusive global discourse.

• The Dialogue’s thematic anchors – creativity, culture, and collaboration – were reiterated, calling for enabling frameworks supporting local storytelling, intellectual property enforcement, and cultural preservation.

• The “WAVES Declaration” was adopted by member nations, affirming their commitment to promoting cultural diversity, responsible use of emerging technologies, and enhanced global cooperation in the media and entertainment sector.

• The Dialogue resulted in a consensus on facilitating global collaboration to strengthen creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural understanding.