A roundtable on "Chronicle of Azerbaijan's Media During the Patriotic War" was held under the organization of the Media and Broadcasting Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan, APA reports.
The roundtable was attended by Natiq Mammadli, Head of Department at the Media and Broadcasting Council, war veteran journalists, students of journalism faculties at universities, and media volunteers.
The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the martyrs.
In his opening speech, Natiq Mammadli stated that Azerbaijani journalism had undergone a major test during the Patriotic War and that the country's media had fulfilled its responsibilities with dignity.
"We are grateful to our soldiers and veterans, first and foremost to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Azerbaijani journalism also suffered losses in this war. In 2021, after the war, AZTV cameraman Siraj Abishov and AZERTAC correspondent Maharram Ibrahimov became martyrs in Kalbajar while performing their professional duties."
Natiq Mammadli noted that Azerbaijan's voice was heard around the world during the Second Garabagh War.
A video highlighting the activities of the media during the Patriotic War was then screened.
Journalist and Garabagh war veteran Ilham Tumas stated in his speech that there was a significant difference in people's level of education between the First Garabagh War and the Second Garabagh War.
War veteran journalist Mayil Asgarov stated that the unity of the army, economy, and people as one fist during the 44-day Patriotic War played an important role in achieving victory. He noted that the Patriotic War had taught the Azerbaijani people many lessons.
Member of the Board of the Press Council and war veteran Bahruz Mammadzade drew attention to the role of the media in achieving victory during his speech.
"We conveyed our victory to the entire world through the power of our pens. This is the contribution of our press. We emerged victorious as a nation, and we must preserve this victory."
War veteran journalist Magrur Ali Polad thanked the Media and Broadcasting Council for organizing the roundtable. He stated that war is also a professional test for journalists.
The roundtable continued with discussions
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