The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro visited Mongolia on 10-13 October 2022, where she discussed a broad range of media-related issues with various stakeholders. In her meetings, the Representative discussed the legal framework for media, the safety of journalists, self-regulation of media as well as media sustainability and its importance for free and independent media.

“I am looking forward to continuing the very fruitful co-operation that my Office enjoys with the authorities and other stakeholders from Mongolia on various levels, including the Central Asia Media conferences and other regional projects, “said Ribeiro, expressing her readiness to assist the country on any media related issue, in line with her mandate.

The Representative expressed her appreciation for the attention that the authorities pay to media freedom and their inclusive engagement with various stakeholders, when addressing media regulation.

“This co-operation will be even more crucial when discussing the improvement of issues such as a clear distinction between defamation and disinformation, enhanced access to information and effective protection of journalists from the different threats they face. We need to have a combination of elements in place such as bigger investment in an efficient media self-regulatory system as well as well-trained journalists,” said Ribeiro, recalling that in times of deep transformation of media landscape, it is of importance to develop sound policies in order to have financially sustainable media business models.