Media Development Agency Holds Bilateral Meeting With D-8 Secretary-General (PHOTO)

2026-05-20 06:05:14

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. On May 20, the Media Development Agency (MEDIA) held a bilateral meeting with Sohail Mahmud, Secretary-General of the D-8 Economic Cooperation Organization, who is visiting Azerbaijan as part of the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13), Trend reports.

During the meeting, MEDIA Executive Director Ahmad Ismayilov highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in the media sector among D-8 member states. He emphasized promoting experience exchange between media organizations and relevant institutions, strengthening media literacy in today's information environment, developing coordinated strategies against misinformation and disinformation, and fostering a professional and sustainable media ecosystem amid digital transformation.

Secretary-General Mahmud stressed the significance of mutual visits, professional exchange programs, joint media initiatives, and collaborative projects among D-8 countries. He also underlined the potential for cooperation in media content production and distribution, as well as the responsible use of innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, in the media sector.

The discussion also covered the activities of the D-8 Media Center of Excellence, its role as a platform for coordinated communication initiatives, and prospects for joint work in media and information security.

By the way, today marks the fourth day of WUF13 in Baku.

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