Azerbaijan–Georgia media forum opens in Baku

An Azerbaijan–Georgia media forum titled “The role of media in building public trust and information security” has opened in Baku, with participation from media representatives of both countries.

Ahmed Ismayilov, executive director of the Media Development Agency, said the creation of a healthy information environment depends on the combination of professional journalism and effective information security policies.

He noted that the jointly held media forum is the first of its kind and will strengthen cooperation between the two countries while contributing to their media environments.

Ismayilov added that the rapid evolution of the information space, driven by digital technologies and expanding social media platforms, increases the responsibility of media outlets and the standards of professionalism required of them.