The Media and Broadcasting Council will be established on the basis of the Media Development Agency and the Audiovisual Council, APA reports.
The proposal is reflected in amendments to the Law on Media, which were discussed during today's session of the Milli Majlis.
The Media and Broadcasting Council will serve as the competent state authority responsible for media and broadcasting in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Accordingly, the powers currently exercised by the Media Development Agency and the Audiovisual Council will be transferred to the new body. The Media and Broadcasting Council will also be granted additional rights and responsibilities.
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