On May 20, a bilateral meeting was held at the Media Development Agency with the Secretary-General of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, who is visiting our country within the framework of the Thirteenth session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13).
According to the news provided to “Elchi” by MEDIA, during the meeting, Ahmad Ismayilov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency, emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in the media field among D-8 member states and promoting the exchange of experience between media organizations and relevant institutions in the field. It was stated that in the modern information environment, strengthening media literacy, forming coordinated action mechanisms against misinformation and disinformation, as well as developing a professional and sustainable media environment in the context of digital transformation, are of particular relevance.
D-8 Secretary-General Sohail Mahmud emphasized the importance of promoting mutual visits, professional exchange programs, joint media initiatives, and common projects in the media field among D-8 member states. He noted that expanding cooperation opportunities in the field of media content preparation and dissemination, as well as the responsible application of innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence solutions, is of special importance in the modern era.
At the same time, the organization of the activities of the D-8 Media Excellence Center and the Center’s potential as a platform for coordinated communication initiatives were discussed, and the prospects for joint cooperation in the field of media and information security were reviewed.
