The 9th Congress of Azerbaijani journalists has been held, APA reports.
The congress began with the playing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan and a minute of silence in memory of the martyrs.
The congress participants then addressed an appeal to President Ilham Aliyev.
Speaking at the congress, Rashad Majid stated that a total of 815 complaints had been received by the Press Council during the reporting period. Of these, 691 were resolved at the Secretariat level, and an agreement was reached between the parties. During his speech, Rashad Majid expressed his gratitude to Vusala Mahirgizi, Director General of APA Media Group, for her work and initiatives related to language issues. He noted that the Press Council had strengthened the activities of its Language Commission, guided by the points emphasized by the head of state. Under the leadership and initiative of Vusala Mahirgizi, discussions involving experts were held on this topic, and events concerning the language of the media were organized. These events are important in terms of shaping public opinion and expanding the exchange of experience.
During his speech, Mushfig Alasgarli announced that a new principle concerning artificial intelligence had been added to the ethical guidelines for journalists. According to him, the introduction of new technologies in the media makes it necessary to establish an ethical framework and preserve the professional responsibility of journalists. The new principle was adopted unanimously.
Natig Mammadli, Head of Department at the Azerbaijan Media and Broadcasting Council, spoke about the measures taken to prevent disinformation directed against the country. He stated that the institution had carried out intensive activities in this direction, issuing statements and announcements several times a day when necessary.
Farid Pardashunas spoke about the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism. He stated that although new technologies are bringing certain changes to the field, journalism will not lose its relevance.
At the end of the congress, Vugar Zifaroghlu was elected Chairman of the Press Council based on the results of the voting held during the 9th Congress of Azerbaijani journalists.
The new composition of the Press Council's Board of Directors was also formed at the congress. The Board of Directors, elected through voting, consists of 23 members.
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10:34
Presidium, Secretariat, Counting and Credentials Commissions have been established at the 9th Congress of the Azerbaijan Press Council, APA reports.
According to the voting results, the congress will be chaired by two deputy chairpersons of the Press Council.
A three-member Credentials Commission and a nine-member Counting Commission have been formed.
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09:02
The 9th Congress of Azerbaijani journalists is being held at the Rashid Behbudov Song Theatre, APA reports.
A total of 225 delegates have confirmed their participation in the congress.
Note that based on the candidate questionnaires submitted by the member organizations of the Press Council, Hajibey Heydarli (Azxeber.com), Orkhan Amashov (AnewZ), Saadat Mammadova (ATV), Nurshan Guliyev (APA), Vugar Rahimzade (Iki Sahil newspaper), Elshad Eyvazli (Modern Media Group), Vafa Hamzayeva (Real TV), Elmira Musazade (CBC), Seyfaddin Huseynli (525-ci Gazet), Galib Ibrahimoghlu (Bakivaxti.az), Farid Shahbazli (Editor.az), Elchin Alioghlu (Trend News Agency), Anar Tahirov (Bizim.media), Humbat Musayev (Khalg Gazeti), Agil Jamal (Turkustan newspaper), Alasgar Suleymanov (Yeni Musavat newspaper), Rey Karimoghlu (Qaziler.az), Sabuhi Abbasov (7news.az), Rafail Bejanov (Jumhuriyyat newspaper), Ali Haziguliyev (Elchi newspaper), Ali Ibrahimov (Khalg Jabhasi newspaper), Telman Isa (Aktor.az), Ali Valiyev (Manset.az), Famil Ibrahimov (Manset.az), Mubariz Goyushlu (Crossmedia.az), Afsaladdin Agalarov (Azxeber.com), Shakir Agayev (Novoye Vremya newspaper), and Hafiz Heydarov (Lent.az) are candidates for membership in the Press Council's Board of Directors representing the media, while Vugar Zifaroghlu (Baku State University, Faculty of Journalism), Mushfig Alasgarli (Journalists' Trade Union), Amina Yusifgizi (veteran journalist), Bahruz Mammadzade (Special Forces Veterans, Families of Martyrs and Veterans Public Union), Farid Pardashunas (Technote Media Company), Konul Niftaliyeva (Baku State University, Faculty of Journalism), Ayaz Mirzayev (Azerbaijan Journalists Network Public Union), Azer Hasrat (Bayraqdar Media), Yegana Hajiyeva (Institute of Young Democrats), Emil Hasanli (military expert), Nadir Ismayilov (CASCFEN), Khanoghlan Ahmadov (Media and Civil Society Public Union), Vugar Oruj (Azerbaijan Society of Appraisers), Niyamaddin Ordukhanli (AHD Party), Rahim Huseynzade (veteran journalist), Zaur Ibrahimli (political scientist), Gafar Chakhmagli (research journalist), and Shamsiyya Karimova (veteran journalist) are candidates for membership in the Council's Board of Directors representing the public.
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