Azerbaijani Defence Ministry urges citizens to protect military information on social media

Spokesman for the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry Anar Eyvazov has called on citizens to respect the restrictions on sharing information about the armed forces on social media platforms, stressing the importance of safeguarding sensitive military data.

Eyvazov made these remarks during a panel session at the second Forum on “Public Processes in Media Context” held in Baku, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

Despite extensive efforts to educate the public, Eyvazov noted that violations of these restrictions continue occurring.

“Educational work is vital to prevent such violations. We regularly hold meetings and discussions to raise awareness on this issue. Of course, the role of the media in this regard is indispensable,” Eyvazov said during the session. 

The opening ceremony of the second forum themed “Public Processes in Media Context,” organised by the Media Development Agency, has been held in Baku.  

The forum aims to strengthen the media’s proactive and responsible role in public awareness and opinion shaping, ensure its effective use in addressing pressing societal issues, facilitate the dissemination of sensitive information in line with ethical standards, and enhance coordination among media outlets, government institutions, and other stakeholders.  

Following the opening, the forum continues with panel discussions under the themes: “Media Agenda in the Year of Constitution and Sovereignty”, “Sustainable Solutions in Transport Infrastructure in Media Context”, and “Safe Digital Media Environment: The Knowledgeable Users.”

By Naila Huseynova