Baku: Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency recently hosted a meeting with Turkish media representatives from the Kars, Erzurum, and Igdir provinces. This gathering was part of a visit to Garabakh and other liberated territories in Azerbaijan, marking the 150th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s National Press and Victory Day.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Natig Mammadli, the Deputy Executive Director of the Media Development Agency, addressed the attendees, providing detailed insights into the extensive damage Garabakh sustained during the occupation and the ongoing significant reconstruction efforts. Mammadli emphasized that the revival of Karabakh is a momentous occasion for Azerbaijan, highlighting the swift restoration of urban areas, development of modern settlements, and the establishment of social infrastructure under President Ilham Aliyev’s leadership. He stressed the crucial role of media in broadcasting the sustainable development in the region to the global audience.

Daghbeyi Ismayilov, Supervisory Board Chairman, reflected on the robust relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, not only in media but across various sectors. He underscored the historical support between the two nations, rooted in brotherhood and friendship.

Turkish media representatives who visited the liberated territories, including Garabakh, shared their observations of the reconstruction efforts. They noted their visit to the Khojaly monument honoring martyrs and praised the rapid construction accomplishments in the liberated areas. The Turkish journalists announced plans to produce extensive reports and analyses to update the public on the developments and their importance.

This visit by Turkish journalists aims to bolster media relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey and to offer comprehensive international media coverage of the reconstruction efforts in the liberated territories.