ABU Hosts World Broadcasting Unions Meeting Alongside 61st General Assembly

ABU hosts World Broadcasting Unions Meeting alongside 61st General Assembly

The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) had the honour of hosting the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) Meeting alongside the 61st ABU General Assembly & Associated Meetings. Held on 21 October 2024, the WBU meeting took place at the modern headquarters of the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) in the dynamic city of Istanbul. TRT’s warm hospitality provided the perfect backdrop for a productive gathering of global broadcasting leaders.

Prominent figures from major broadcasting unions attended, including Mr Abdelrahim Suleiman, Director General of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU); Mr Noel Curran, Director General of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU); Ms Rebecca Hanson, President of the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA); Mr Gregoire Ndjaka, Chief Executive Officer of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB); and Mr Ahmed Nadeem, Secretary-General of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).

Virtually participating were Ms Sonia Gill, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU), and Dr Oswaldo Quintana Cardona, Director General of the International Association of Broadcasting (AIR).

This WBU meeting held during the 61st ABU General Assembly, symbolised unity and shared commitment among global broadcasters as they work together to shape the future of the industry.

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