President Ilham Aliyev congratulated television and radio workers

President Ilham Aliyev congratulated television and radio workers.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to AZERTAJ, the congratulatory message states:

"Dear radio and television workers!

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.

The launch 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 conveying 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.

A special impetus to the development of Azerbaijani television and radio broadcasting was given by the attention and care of National Leader Heydar Aliyev. Under his leadership and with his support, important steps were taken aimed at strengthening the material and technical base of national television and radio broadcasting, enhancing their creative potential, and protecting our national and spiritual values. Heydar Aliyev regarded television and radio as an important means of communication between the people and the state, an effective platform for preserving national unity and ideological integrity.

Today, Azerbaijani radio and television, effectively utilizing the capabilities of modern technologies, are building their activities in accordance with the demands of the new era, conveying to a wide audience information about the achievements of our country, its rich cultural heritage, and defending national interests. The work of every employee working in this responsible and honorable field deserves special recognition.

I believe that our national radio and television will continue to serve as an example of objectivity, professionalism, and devotion to national and spiritual values, and will make a worthy contribution to the development of Azerbaijani society and the strengthening of our statehood.

Once again, I sincerely congratulate you on this momentous anniversary of national television and radio broadcasting, and wish you new creative achievements, inexhaustible energy, and success in your endeavors."