Andrés Izarra, Venezuelan Minister of Communication and Information, reported that Venezuela will preside over and host the Conference of Communications Ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement to be held in island Margarita.

Izarra said that the conference would deal with communication, information flow, the media dictatorship and a new world communication order.

During the meeting, the Venezuelan delegation will submit a progress report on the country's contribution to Radio Sur and will seek partnerships to enlarge the network.

The minister announced also the establishment of the non-aligned news agency to be headquartered in Malaysia. Venezuela will join the editorial staff.

Out of the 118 member states of the Non-Aligned Movement, 73 delegations confirmed their participation, including 43 at the ministerial level and 11 at the level of vice-ministers.