Meeting with D-8 secretary general held at MEDIA

The Media Development Agency (MEDIA) has hosted a meeting with Sohail Mahmood, Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), who is visiting Baku for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Report informs.

At the meeting, MEDIA Executive Director Ahmad Ismayilov noted the importance of expanding media cooperation between D-8 member states, as well as exchanging experiences between media organizations and relevant institutions.

The parties noted that in the modern information environment, strengthening media literacy, developing coordinated mechanisms to counter false and disinformation, and developing a professional and sustainable media environment in the context of digital transformation are particularly important.

Sohail Mahmood emphasized the importance of mutual media visits between D-8 countries, professional exchange programs, joint media initiatives, and common projects.

He noted that, in today's environment, expanding cooperation in the production and distribution of media content, as well as the responsible use of innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence solutions, is particularly important.

The discussion also focused on the organization of the D-8 Center for Media Excellence, its potential as a platform for coordinated communications initiatives, and prospects for cooperation in media and information security.