Azerbaijan-Georgian Media Forum held in Baku: A Dialogue on Trust and Information Security
The Azerbaijan-Georgian Media Forum was held in Baku, bringing together media representatives from both countries to discuss the role of the media in strengthening public trust and ensuring information security. The event was organized by the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan.During the first panel, key speakers — Ahmad Ismayilov, Fazil Novruzov, Radik Ismayilov, Ioane Shaishmelashvili, Adil Taghiyev and Ramilya Aliyeva — addressed contemporary challenges facing the media sphere. They emphasized the importance of media in building public trust and the need to enhance information protection mechanisms in an era of rapidly evolving digital technologies.The second panel discussion, dedicated to “Cooperation in Enhancing Journalists’ Professionalism and Media Literacy in Society,” was moderated by Vafa Iskandarova, head of the Nakhchivan regional office of the Media Development Agency. Speakers Laman Iskandarova, Maia Pachkoria, Vugar Zifaroghlu, and Gia Abashidze highlighted the importance of experience-sharing, developing journalists’ professional skills, and strengthening media literacy as a key tool in countering disinformation.The media forum served as an effective platform for open dialogue and for deepening cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia. Participants stressed that joint efforts by media experts and state institutions contribute to the establishment of a sustainable, transparent, and secure information environment.—Если нужно, могу адаптировать текст под пресс-релиз для международных СМИ или сделать более краткую версию.
