Ankara: The Turkic States Forum on Combating Disinformation has commenced its activities in Ankara, as reported by APA’s correspondent in the city. The forum, which spans two days, is organized by the Communication Directorate of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Trkiye. It focuses on bolstering information security across the Turkic World, developing joint strategies to combat disinformation, and enhancing cooperation in the media sector.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, representatives from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Trkiye, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Turkmenistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are participating in the forum. The event’s primary aim is to establish a robust communication network among Turkic states and to strengthen institutional collaboration in fighting disinformation.
The forum gathers officials from state institutions, media representatives, and experts. Azerbaijan’s delegation includes Ahmad Ismayilov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Javid Musayev, Head of the Communication Policy Sector of the Department for Work with Non-Governmental Organisations and Communication of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Kamran Hasanov, Head of the Media Relations Sector of the same department; Parvana Ibrahimova, Senior Adviser of the Media Relations Sector; Natig Mammadli, Deputy Executive Director of the Media Development Agency; Javid Valiyev, Member of the Board of the Center for Analysis of International Relations; and Faiq Mahmudov, Head of the International Relations and Analytics Department of the APA News Agency.
Participants at the forum are examining the effects of disinformation on national security, public opinion, and regional stability, as well as discussing collaborative mechanisms for coordinated efforts in the information domain.
In accordance with the Organisation of Turkic States’ Action Plan for Information for 2025, the forum aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise to improve media literacy. Additionally, it seeks to establish a dynamic dialogue platform addressing information security, countering disinformation, the responsible use of digital technologies, international broadcasting, and the future of journalism.