Baku hosts CICA Media Forum on building trust in a polarized world

The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held a media forum titled ‘Building Trust through Media in a Polarized World’ in Baku. Organized by the Media and Broadcasting Council, the event focused on fostering cooperation among member states to combat disinformation and hate speech.

During the forum, Hikmet Hajiyev delivered an address on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev. CICA Secretary General Kairat Sarybay noted the importance of the forum amidst current geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and climate challenges, stating that such gatherings help build bridges of mutual understanding. He emphasized that deeper cooperation between member states should include closer ties among media professionals to better communicate CICA initiatives.

Khalaf Khalafov, Representative of the President of Azerbaijan on Special Assignments, highlighted the need for objective and professional journalism. He identified the expansion of media cooperation and the promotion of responsible journalism as key priorities under Azerbaijan’s chairmanship of CICA.