Vatan Öz: Global Media Meeting in Turkey is extremely important event for all journalists

Today, the 6th Global Media Meeting concluded in Alanya, Turkey. On the sidelines of the forum, a Vestnik Kavkaza correspondent spoke with Turkish-British journalist Vatan Öz, the Global Journalists Council (KGK) European President and Deputy Chairman for Foreign Media.

“The Global Journalists Council is an international journalistic association based in Turkey. The council includes representatives from 90 countries, as well as 80 representatives from Turkey. The International Journalists Council covers issues of journalists’ rights, as well as the principles of media operation in Turkey - for both European and broader international audiences,” Vatan Öz said.

“The 6th Global Media Meeting is an extremely important and significant event for all members of the profession. Participants from Venezuela, Arab countries, and the United Kingdom have come to Turkey to take part in the forum, and you represent Russia - journalists from various parts of the world are present here. For journalists, this is an excellent opportunity to meet and establish professional connections,” the KGK representative said.