Istanbul: Trkiye and Hungary on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening media cooperation during the 'Media Bridges' workshop in Istanbul, with officials calling for deeper dialogue and a united response to global challenges.

According to Anadolu Agency, the event, titled "From Common Roots to New Horizons: Trkiye - Hungary Media Bridges," was organized by Trkiye's Communications Directorate, the Trkiye Research Foundation (TAV), and the Foundation for a Civic Hungary (PMA).

Opening the session 'Media Bridges: Strengthening the Turkish-Hungarian Dialogue,' TAV Vice President Enes Bayrakli said the workshop brings together key media and communication figures from both countries to build on their long-standing friendship. Bayrakli stressed the importance of passing this relationship to future generations while highlighting the growing threat of disinformation, which he called a 'global threat.'

PMA President Kavecsanszki described Istanbul as 'a meeting point of cultures' and emphasized Europe's security reliance on Trkiye. He noted that global challenges can only be overcome through collaborative efforts and cited Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's remarks about the past century. Kavecsanszki expressed Hungary's goal to win the 21st century with Trkiye as a partner in this effort, adding that the two countries have built bridges in many areas, from media to education.

Gozde Kiriscioglu, international media coordinator at Trkiye's Communications Directorate, called for stronger Trkiye-Hungary media ties to promote accurate information. She emphasized the need to be the voice of truth and fight against falsehoods while encouraging more resident journalists from both countries and a greater Hungarian media presence in Trkiye.