Baku declaration on expanding media cooperation between D-8 countries has been adopted

Baku Declaration on expanding media cooperation among D-8 countries has been adopted.

As BAKU.WS reports with reference to Report, the document was adopted as part of the D-8 media forum on the topic "Promoting dialogue, cooperation and regional solidarity" in Baku.

In the declaration, participants expressed appreciation to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev for his leadership and contribution to strengthening D-8, and also noted the active participation of all member states, in particular, the ministries of information, national media bodies and agencies.

The document reinforces the commitment to strengthen media cooperation between D-8 countries to promote mutual understanding, regional solidarity and joint development goals.

Key provisions of the declaration include: institutionalizing the D-8 Media Forum as an annual platform with a rotational principle; prompt opening of the D-8 Media Excellence Center in Azerbaijan for training, research, digital development and coordination of communication initiatives; development of exchange programs, masterclasses and professional internships to strengthen the human resources capacity of D-8 countries; expanding cooperation between national media, news agencies and public broadcasters; creating digital platforms for joint content production; combating disinformation and hate propaganda using common fact-checking mechanisms; strengthening international cooperation with media entities and research centers to increase resilience to digital risks.

The text of the declaration was read by AnewZ Editor-in-Chief Guy Shawn.