Ilham Aliyev: Radio and television today have special significance in promoting Azerbaijani realities

The creation of Azerbaijani radio is one of the most important events in the history of our national press and culture. Azerbaijani radio, which first went on air on November 6, 1926, has over the past century become an integral part of the socio-political, cultural, and spiritual life of our people. For many years, radio has been not only the main source of information for people but has also made a significant contribution to the preservation and development of our national music, literature, language, and spiritual values.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to AZERTAJ, this was stated in a congratulatory message from President Ilham Aliyev to television and radio workers on the occasion of the anniversary of national television and radio broadcasting.

The congratulatory message states that the beginning of Azerbaijani television broadcasting marked a new stage in the development of our information space. Television has played and continues to play a special role in educating society, popularizing our national and cultural heritage, shaping public opinion, and bringing to a wide audience information about important events taking place in our country. Radio and television continue to hold special significance today in promoting the traditions of our statehood, national identity, and Azerbaijani realities, as well as in countering ideological attacks directed against our country.