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Conference held on Heydar Aliyev’s role in media development -PHOTO

The opening ceremony of the conference on “The Role of National Leader Heydar Aliyev in the Development of Media” was held at Heydar Aliyev Center, APA reports.

Before the opening ceremony of the conference organized by the Media Development Agency, participants visited the exhibition titled “150 Years of Azerbaijani Press: From History to Present.”

The exhibition featured photos reflecting meetings of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev and President Ilham Aliyev with journalists, publications with a special place in the history of Azerbaijani media, and significant events that played an important role in the development of the media.

At the opening ceremony of the conference, a moment of silence was observed in memory of our National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of our republic. This was followed by the performance of the State Anthem of Azerbaijan.

A video recording reflecting media representatives’ memories about the Great Leader, Heydar Aliyev, was also shown during the event.

At the opening, Ahmad Ismayilov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency, stated that improving media professionalism and strengthening its economic foundations have been priorities of Azerbaijan’s information policy throughout all stages of the state’s development: “As stated in the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Azerbaijani national press, the reforms started shortly after our victory in the Patriotic War, including the adoption of the ‘Media Law,’ aimed to adapt media activities to the challenges of the digital age and to improve the country’s information environment.”

The conference continues with panel sessions.

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