Vlor«: An Azerbaijani delegation led by Ismat Sattarov, Chairman of the Audiovisual Council, participated in the 12th Annual Meeting of the Black Sea Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum (BRAF) of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) member states in Vlor«, Albania. The forum focused on "Hate Speech and Freedom of Information in Audiovisual and Online Media Platforms."

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the forum commenced with opening remarks by Chairperson of the Albanian Audiovisual Media Authority Armela Krasniqi, Secretary General of BRAF Deniz G§er, and First Deputy Secretary General of BSEC Merve Safa Kavakci. The event provided a platform for discussions on the legal framework regarding hate speech and discrimination in media.

Ismat Sattarov addressed the gathering, emphasizing that Azerbaijan's laws prohibit hate speech, as well as religious, racial, and gender discrimination. He outlined the strides made by the Audiovisual Council in addressing these issues, underscoring the country's commitment to improving media regulations.

The forum concluded with a decision to host the next BRAF meeting in Bulgaria. It was noted that the previous, 11th annual BRAF meeting had taken place in Baku from April 14-16, organized by the Audiovisual Council.