Baku:The Azerbaijan Press Council has convened its first meeting with a newly composed Board of Directors. During the meeting, Press Council Chairman Vugar Zifaroglu delivered introductory remarks and presented the agenda, which was subsequently approved.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Zifaroglu emphasized the crucial tasks facing the new Board, highlighting the Council's role as the first media self-regulatory body in the post-Soviet space. He stressed the importance of organizing the Council's activities to align with modern challenges and ensuring the continuation of its esteemed reputation in society.

The chairman noted President Ilham Aliyev's focus on the negative trends in the global information environment, describing the President's perspectives as educational and strategic. The Board is urged to support this strategy, review international journalism standards, and contribute to a healthy media environment in Azerbaijan. Zifaroglu also called for a strong stance against destructive global information trends targeting Azerbaijan.

The meeting concluded with the appointment of Mushfig Alasgarli and Elmira Musazade as deputy chairpersons. Alasgarli will lead the Complaints Commission for the first term, while other commission leaders were tasked with proposing program activities before the next meeting. The candidacy of Avaz Rustamov as executive secretary was approved, and Amina Yusifgizi was elected chairperson of the Assembly of Veteran Journalists.