“There has historically been a close bond between the Azerbaijani press and Georgian media. Today, the Azerbaijani media, while remaining faithful to its historical heritage and taking into account the challenges of the global information environment, considers it necessary to exchange views with representatives of Georgia’s leading media institutions and media experts,” said Ahmad Ismayilov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency, at the Azerbaijan-Georgia Media Forum.

He noted that the two countries are holding a joint media forum for the first time: “We believe that this will lay the foundation for the next successful stage of our cooperation, which draws strength from history, and will make a significant contribution to the media environment of our countries in terms of practical importance.”

The Executive Director said that the forum is dedicated to the topic “The Role of Media in Shaping Public Trust and Information Security,” which is of great importance for both countries: “It is well known that the modern information environment is changing rapidly, and these changes create new challenges for both states and societies. The development of digital technologies, the expansion of social media platforms, and the acceleration of information flow further increase the responsibility of the media, professional standards, and the role it plays in public trust. In this regard, the main topic of the forum is particularly relevant. Because a healthy information environment and a society that trusts it are only possible through the unity of professional journalism and an effective information security policy.”