Azerbaijan and Trkiye Strengthen Media Ties with New Memorandum of Understanding

Baku: A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of Trkiye, the Media Development Agency told APA.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, a bilateral meeting was held between Executive Director of the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ahmad Ismayilov and Head of the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of Trkiye Burhanettin Duran within the framework of the 'Stratcom Summit 26.'

During the meeting, the sides discussed further expanding the existing strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Trkiye in the field of media, particularly strengthening joint efforts to combat disinformation. It was emphasized that transformations in the global information space, as well as the growing impact of fake and manipulative content, necessitate closer coordination and systematic cooperation between state institutions.

At the end of the meeting, the 'Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the Joint Working Commission and Committees of the Azerbaijan-Trkiye Joint Media Platform between the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of Trkiye' was signed. The document envisages further deepening institutional cooperation between the parties, improving joint activity mechanisms, and strengthening coordination.