Baku: Azerbaijan underscores its priority of advancing media both domestically and internationally. Cooperation in the field of media and information within the Organization of Turkic States carries special importance as a strategic platform that unites member countries around common historical, cultural, and linguistic ties, said Ahmed Ismayilov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, at the 7th meeting of the ministers and high-ranking officials responsible for media and information of the Organization of Turkic States, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Ismayilov emphasized that expanding information exchange, jointly combating fake news and hybrid threats, as well as building a more resilient and coordinated common Turkic information space, are among the main goals of this cooperation. ‘Today’s meeting serves once again to unite the Turkic states. It is a favorable platform for expanding our media cooperation. The holding of this forum in Azerbaijan carries special importance. Azerbaijan attaches great importance to the development of the media both inside the country and abroad,’ he stated.
He further highlighted the significance of the Shusha Global Forum, which is held annually in Azerbaijan. Ismayilov noted that this forum enables Azerbaijan to advance in the international arena and expand its relations. He also pointed out that the Organization of Turkic States creates important development opportunities for the country.
Ahmed Ismayilov concluded by noting that the Azerbaijani side is interested in continuing joint initiatives on the analysis of global media trends, increasing media literacy, and strategic communication.