Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum on "The Mission of Media in Promoting Peace: Restoring Truth and Rebuilding Trust" in Shusha, and his answers to journalists' questions, are in the focus of the world press.
Modern.az reports that Turkey's Anadolu Agency, in its news about the Shusha Forum, gave extensive coverage to President Ilham Aliyev's important views on Turkey-Azerbaijan relations. The agency noted the head of state's opinion that Turkey and Azerbaijan are the two closest countries to each other in the world. It was stated that President Ilham Aliyev said that the relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan are also an important element in terms of regional stability and cooperation. The agency quotes the head of state's words: "This is also an important factor in terms of security. Because here, five years ago in Shusha, we signed the Shusha Declaration together with the President of Turkey. This document actually raised our relations to the level of alliance. Therefore, we are not only brothers and friends, but also allies. If something bad happens to one of us, the other will stand by its brother with all means at its disposal, including military potential, to defend it."
In addition to Anadolu Agency, other leading news websites and media platforms in Turkey such as "TRT Avaz", "Milliyet", "Saray Medya", "Haber365", "Akşam", "Hürriyet", "Haber1", "Yeni Akit", "İhlas Haber Ajansı", "Manşet Haber", "Birlik" and "Haber Global" also published extensive materials focusing on the Shusha Global Media Forum and President Ilham Aliyev's speech.
In the news published by Russia's TASS Information Agency, it was emphasized that President Ilham Aliyev stated that the difficult period in relations between Azerbaijan and Russia is over and relations have completely normalized. The agency also highlighted the Azerbaijani leader's views that relations between the two countries are of great importance both in a bilateral format and for a wider geography in a regional context.
Leading Russian media outlets such as "Izvestiya", "Kommersant", "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", "Vedomosti", "Argumenty i Fakty", "Vzglyad", "Moskovskiy Komsomolets", as well as "RIA Novosti", "Interfax", "RBC", "Lenta.ru", "Parlamentskaya Gazeta", "Novye Izvestiya", "Mezhdunarodnaya Zhizn", "Vechernyaya Moskva" and "Vesti" extensively covered the statements of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum. This topic became one of the main international news of the day in the Russian-language press. The publications highlighted the head of state's statements, especially regarding regional security, Baku-Moscow relations, and relations with international organizations. The news included the complete normalization of relations between Baku and Moscow, the importance of the "3+3" regional platform for the South Caucasus, as well as a warning that the country could completely withdraw from the Council of Europe if biased approaches against Azerbaijan continue.
News about the head of state's remarks while answering journalists' questions were also published in Ukraine's state information agency "Ukrinform", "Gordon", "Tsenzor", "Korrespondent", "24tv.ua", "Apastrof" and other news portals. In these news, it is noted, citing President Ilham Aliyev, that during the war between Russia and Ukraine, the supply of Azerbaijani natural gas to the European Union increased by 65 percent, and Azerbaijan is ready to further increase production. Currently, it is necessary to expand the existing transport infrastructure. A significant increase in production requires significant investment. Azerbaijan is also working to diversify its energy exports and has already started supplying gas to Syria and is considering opportunities to access Middle Eastern markets through Syria.
News about President Ilham Aliyev's views on the Russia-Ukraine war was also published in the Ukrainian media.
Well-known Iranian media outlets such as "ISNA", "Fararu", "Mardom Salari", "Akharin Khabar" and "Vista" also extensively covered Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum and his statements on regional issues.
Materials published in Georgian media outlets such as "Interpressnews", "Ambebi", "Newshub Georgia", "1tv.ge", "imedinews.ge", "news.ge", "resonancedaily.com", "for.ge", "mcm.ge", "aktual.ge", "interpress.ge", "qafqazturk.com", "24news.ge" included President Ilham Aliyev's views on Azerbaijan's relations with the Council of Europe and the European Union. It was noted that President Ilham Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan is not looking for confrontation and prefers normal relations.
At the same time, Jordanian media outlets "Ammon News Agency", "Hala News" and "Jordan Zad" highlighted important points from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the Shusha Media Forum. These media outlets specifically noted the head of state's foreign policy aimed at strengthening cooperation and resolving issues of mutual interest. The news also extensively covered the President's statements on strengthening the positive international atmosphere created by the Shusha Forum, as well as expanding regional connecting infrastructure in accordance with the country's geographical position, which has sharply increased in importance recently.
Key points from President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the IV Global Media Forum were also in the focus of news agencies and websites in Kazakhstan such as "Ulysmedia", "Kursiv Media Kazakhstan", "Interfax Kazakhstan", "Lada.kz".
The "Dispatch News Desk" news agency highlighted President Ilham Aliyev's appreciation of Pakistan's mediating role in reducing tensions and ensuring peace in the Middle East, security in the region, protection of national interests, and the messages he conveyed at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum.
The "Day.kg" news portal brought to the attention of readers the opening of the IV Shusha Global Media Forum, the restoration and construction work carried out in Shusha, discussions held within the forum on combating disinformation, media literacy and artificial intelligence, as well as key points from President Ilham Aliyev's speech.
In media outlets such as "Nabd", "Al Saudi News", "Al Qubbah News", "Rum Online", "Ammaniyat" and "Al Mamlaka TV", President Ilham Aliyev's appreciation of King Abdullah II of Jordan's support for peace initiatives in the Middle East, the development of Azerbaijan-Jordan relations, cooperation within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as regional security and the messages he conveyed at the Shusha Global Media Forum were widely reflected.
Romania's "Mediafax" news agency and "Informat.ro" news portal paid special attention to the head of state's views on Azerbaijan's relations with the Council of Europe, regional processes, and the country's foreign policy priorities. The news emphasized that President Ilham Aliyev, in his speech, touched upon the prospects of future cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Council of Europe, stating that the situation regarding the organization's attitude towards the country caused serious concern in Baku. It was noted, citing the head of state, that in the current circumstances, Azerbaijan is reviewing its future participation in the Council of Europe from various aspects.
In Egypt's "Dar Al-Hilal" publication, President Ilham Aliyev's emphasis that the IV Shusha Global Media Forum reflected the challenges faced by global media, his views on the role of media in promoting peace, combating disinformation and in the era of artificial intelligence, Azerbaijan's international relations, energy policy, green transition, as well as calls for lasting peace in the Middle East were presented to a wide audience.
In Chile's "Radio Insular FM" and Cuba's "Prensa Latina" media outlets, President Ilham Aliyev's views on the normalization and development of Azerbaijan-Russia relations, Azerbaijan-US relations, the possibility of Azerbaijan's withdrawal from the Council of Europe, PACE's attitude towards Azerbaijan, and the normalization of relations with European institutions were highlighted.
Belarus's "BelTA" State Information Agency covered President Ilham Aliyev's statements on the possibility of Azerbaijan's complete withdrawal from the Council of Europe and the attitude of European institutions towards Azerbaijan.
In Latvia's "Inbox News" and "Delfi Latvia", Serbia's "Tanjug", "Politika", "B92", "Beta", "N1 Serbia", "RTV", "Srpski Kompas" and "Nova Srpska Politička Misao", as well as Bulgaria's "Eurocom TV" media outlets, President Ilham Aliyev's position on the restoration of Azerbaijan's voting rights in PACE, relations with European institutions, increasing gas exports to the European Union, Azerbaijan-China cooperation, proposals for reforms in the UN Security Council, and calls for peace in the Middle East were widely covered.
In Vietnam's "Vietnam.vn" and "Bao Quoc Te" media outlets, President Ilham Aliyev's statements on the complete normalization of Azerbaijan-Russia relations, disagreements with the Council of Europe and PACE, as well as the conditions put forward by Baku for the normalization of relations with European institutions were presented to readers.
In transnational and global media organizations such as "Yahoo News" and "Euronews" platform, President Ilham Aliyev's views on relations with European institutions, the situation in the Middle East, as well as the role of media in promoting peace, combating disinformation and artificial intelligence at the Shusha Global Media Forum were conveyed to a wide audience.
