Azerbaijan-Georgia media forum focused on public trust concludes in Baku

Baku hosted the Azerbaijan-Georgia Media Forum, titled “The Role of Media in Building Public Trust and Information Security" on December 5.

The event brought together media professionals and policymakers from both countries to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the modern media landscape, Caliber.Az reports via local media. 

At the opening ceremony, Ahmad Ismailov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency, highlighted the importance of enhancing information exchange between Azerbaijan and Georgia. He emphasised that strengthening mutual trust among media organisations and establishing a shared communication agenda are essential for promoting regional stability and sustainable development.

Ismailov also noted that the rapid growth of digital technologies and social media platforms has dramatically increased the volume of information, underscoring the critical role of professional media and the need for effective information security policies.

The forum featured two panel sessions. The first, “Strengthening the Media Ecosystem to Ensure Information Security,” was moderated by Fazil Novruzov, Chief of Staff of the Audiovisual Council. Panelists included Radik Ismailov, Executive Director of ARB 24 TV channel and host of the Eurocracy – Former Europe program; Adil Tagiyev, Head of the Legal Department of the Media Development Agency; and Ramilia Aliyeva, Head of the Colorful Georgia project at Georgian Public Television.

During the discussion, participants explored the impact of technological evolution on the media environment, the importance of maintaining a reliable information space, the growing role of social media as a primary news source, and strategies for engaging audiences through digital platforms.

The second panel, “Joint Cooperation in Improving the Professionalism of Journalists and Media Literacy of Society,” was moderated by Vafa Isgandarova, Head of the Nakhchivan Regional Office of the Media Development Agency. Panelists highlighted the need to enhance journalist training, expand educational initiatives, and implement media literacy projects to ensure that the public has access to accurate and trustworthy information.

By Sabina Mammadli