Foreign journalists witness devastation during tour to Azerbaijan’s Shusha PHOTO

A guided tour of Shusha city has been organised for foreign journalists and guests attending the 2nd Global Media Forum in Azerbaijan.

Participants witnessed firsthand the city's devastation during its 30-year occupation, observing desecrated historical, cultural, and religious monuments, Caliber.Az reports citing the local media.

During the tour, the guests were briefed on Azerbaijan's ongoing reconstruction efforts following the liberation of Shusha. They visited significant landmarks such as Jidir Duzu (Jidir Plain), Govhar Agha Mosque, Shusha Fortress, and the ASAN Service Centre, gaining insights into the city's historical significance and recent developments.

The 2nd Shusha Global Media Forum on "Unmasking False Narratives: Confronting Disinformation" is taking place in the cultural capital of Azerbaijan on July 20-22.

The Forum, attended by over 150 foreign guests from around 50 countries, including news agencies of 30 countries, three international organizations, and 82 media entities, provides a platform for joint discussions and actions among participants.

The first Shusha Global Media Forum themed “New Media in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution” was held on July 21-23, 2023.

The forum includes four panel sessions on "Assessing Impact: Setting the Scope of Disinformation", "Policies and Initiatives for Building a More Disinformation Resistant Society", "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Reality, Media and Disinformation: Promoting Media Literacy" and "The Climate Movement and Media".

Officials, media and civil society, government officials and businessmen, representatives of international organisations and media experts from various countries exchange views and experiences at the panel sessions.

These sessions facilitate discussions among officials from various countries, media and civil society representatives, international organization representatives, and media experts. Participants exchange views and share experiences on the highlighted topics.