BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 24. Strengthening
media relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan is a necessity of
our instances, Govt Director of the Media Improvement Company of
Azerbaijan Ahmad Ismayilov stated, Development reviews.
Ismayilov stated the assertion in his speech on the opening of the
Uzbek-Azerbaijani Media Discussion board “In Search of Reality within the Digital
Age: Preventing Disinformation” in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent.
“On behalf of the Azerbaijani delegation, I categorical my deep
gratitude to the organizers for facilitating the Uzbek-Azerbaijani
media discussion board on this well timed situation for each societies and the
worldwide media panorama, for the honest fraternal angle
and hospitality proven to us, and I additionally welcome all of the company who
are collaborating on this prestigious discussion board.
Initially, I wish to emphasize that because of the
robust political will of the President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, laid the groundwork for a brand new
historic part in our relationships, in addition to the intensive ties
which have made a major contribution to the event of our
areas, have a dynamic impression on all areas, together with the media.
Mutual visits of the leaders of each international locations are an essential
historic occasion by way of creating relations and strategic
partnership between the Turkic states. These visits, in addition to the
paperwork signed inside their framework, are a transparent manifestation
of friendship and brotherhood between the Azerbaijani and Uzbek
peoples,” the director stated.
Ismayilov remarked that mutual visits between leaders are
pivotal for enhancing strategic partnerships amongst Turkic states,
laying the muse for a brand new historic stage in relations.
“As a part of the go to, on August 23, the ‘Treaty on Allied
Relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of
Uzbekistan’ was signed, and two fraternal peoples, two unbiased,
highly effective, sovereign, worthy states, turned official allies. These
allied relations, in flip, give a severe impetus to the
improvement of cooperation within the area of media and the
implementation of basic initiatives. Our widespread values and
complementary targets haven’t solely strengthened our relationships however
additionally contributed to the revitalization of the media, which performs
an essential operate in offering our societies with info
and giving a dynamic spirit to the formation of nearer and extra
skilled ties between the journalistic communities of our
international locations,” he added.
In keeping with Ismayilov, the media are actively aligning their
efforts with strengthening strategic relations between the 2
international locations. They’re dedicated to upholding moral requirements and
media rules, selling the ethical values of our nations whereas
safeguarding state pursuits. This contains defending the home
info panorama from disinformation.
“On this context, the insights from esteemed specialists, media
managers, and journalists collaborating within the joint media discussion board,
together with the views shared throughout panel discussions, are
essential for shaping our future initiatives and enhancing our
cooperation. Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, with their geostrategic
positions, wealthy mental sources, and historic traditions,
possess vital potential to affect socio-political dynamics
and cultural improvement within the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
Being a part of the Turkic world, with its deep historic roots and
bonds of brotherhood, has positively propelled the deepening of our
relations,” he added.
Ismayilov additional highlighted that the Group of Turkic
States has frequently developed and garnered belief since its
inception.
“The group performs a significant function in fostering mutual belief,
political solidarity, financial collaboration, and the preservation
of cultural heritage inside the Turkic world. Emphasis is positioned on
creating bilateral ties, implementing joint initiatives, and
exchanging experience between Azerbaijan and member states of the
Group throughout varied sectors, together with media. Our not too long ago
strengthened media relations with the fraternal Republic of
Uzbekistan function a main instance”.
Earlier than shifting on to the work we’re doing and long-term plans
inside the framework of cooperation with the Republic of Uzbekistan
within the area of media, I wish to emphasize that reinforcing
our media relationships not solely safeguards our ethical values however is
additionally important within the face of fast technological developments,” he
stated.
He emphasised that in a panorama more and more dominated by
social networks, the media should adhere to their core rules
whereas adapting to technological progress and successfully addressing
up to date challenges. This contains navigating the convergence
of platforms within the digital panorama.
“On this regard, we consider that establishing robust connections
between the journalistic communities of our international locations and fostering
constructive dialogue will considerably improve our collaborative
efforts.
I wish to draw your consideration to the truth that we’re
actively working to ascertain partnerships between organizations
liable for media improvement and coordination in Azerbaijan
and Uzbekistan. This contains enhancing the capabilities of
communication departments inside state establishments, facilitating
the trade of experiences in media training and literacy, and
strengthening cooperation amongst media shops,” he said.
Ismayilov highlighted that the signing of the “Memorandum of
Understanding” between Azerbaijan’s Media Improvement Company and
Uzbekistan’s Company for Info and Mass Communications throughout
the Uzbek-Azerbaijani enterprise discussion board on June 20, 2022, in Tashkent
has vastly accelerated their joint initiatives.
“Following this, on August 22, 2023, throughout the state go to of
the President of Uzbekistan to Azerbaijan, we signed a ‘Roadmap’ to
develop cooperation within the media sector. As a part of this ‘Roadmap’,
we organized a press tour to Azerbaijan in July, which included
officers from the Uzbek Company for Info and Mass
Communications and varied media representatives.
Throughout this press tour, a gathering was held at Azerbaijan’s Media
Improvement Company, the place we underscored the importance of mutual
expertise sharing and the joint battle towards disinformation. The
discussions from the Second Shusha World Media Discussion board had been additionally
reviewed, emphasizing the significance of nurturing long-term media
relations,” he added.
Ismayilov emphasised the plans for larger-scale occasions to
additional bilateral media cooperation beneath the ‘Roadmap’ within the close to
future.
“I recall our insightful dialog on the Second Shusha
World Media Discussion board in July, the place we mentioned ‘Exposing False
Narratives: Preventing Disinformation.’ The theme of ‘In Search of
Reality within the Digital Age: Preventing Disinformation’ for the
Uzbek-Azerbaijani Media Discussion board is especially related in the present day.
Technological developments sadly introduce complexities
that may taint the data panorama throughout borders, making the
combat towards disinformation a precedence for each our nations.
Vital messages relating to this situation had been shared on the
Second Shusha World Media Discussion board. Over 150 worldwide company
from round 50 international locations participated, partaking in intensive
discussions on understanding disinformation in in the present day’s world,
analyzing its detrimental results, and exploring efficient fight
methods,” he famous.
The Govt Director concluded by highlighting the significance
of the Uzbek-Azerbaijani media discussion board in emphasizing the worldwide
nature of the combat towards disinformation.
“We anticipate that this discussion board will likely be a pivotal occasion in
navigating the challenges we face. Moreover, this 12 months’s agenda
for Azerbaijani media is especially packed, particularly with the
upcoming COP29 session of the UN Framework Conference on Local weather
Change scheduled for November in Azerbaijan.
We kindly request our Uzbek colleagues and revered media
representatives on the discussion board to supply complete protection of
the occasions and preparations for COP29, the combat towards the
impacts of local weather change on the nationwide degree, the sustainable
strategy proven within the strategy of restoration and reconstruction within the
liberated territories, in addition to typically in regards to the initiatives
promoted by Azerbaijan within the identify of a inexperienced world. We additionally ask
for media help at varied ranges,” he concluded.