By Aygun Baliyarli
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 30. The leaders of
our countries – President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev – have given new impetus to
bilateral relations, creating opportunities for joint work in many
areas, including politics, culture, education, and media, Uzbek
ambassador Bakhrom Ashrafkhanov said at the 2nd
Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Media Forum on the topic “Digital
Transformation and Media”, Trend reports.
“The media plays a key role in this process. Modern media not
only inform society but also build trust, strengthen mutual
understanding, and foster cultural ties between peoples.
Journalists, reporters, bloggers, and media experts act as
‘bridges’ between countries, helping people better understand each
other, breaking down stereotypes, and opening new horizons for
cooperation,” he noted.
The envoy reminisced that twelve months prior, the inaugural
Uzbek-Azerbaijani Media Forum convened in Tashkent, the outcomes of
which facilitated the enhancement of synergies between the media
entities of both nations.
“The groundwork for collaborative educational initiatives, media
competency development, and experiential knowledge transfer was
established during that period
Today, at the 2nd forum, special attention is being paid to the
digital transformation of the media sphere, the introduction of new
technologies, the professional development of journalists, and the
exchange of best practices. The forum also addresses issues of
countering disinformation, navigating manipulative content, and
fortifying public confidence in media institutions,” Ashrafkhanov
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