The messages voiced by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum on "Mission of Media in Promoting Peace: Restoration of Truth and Rebuilding Trust" in Shusha continue to be in the focus of world media.
Modern.az reports that Germany's "Deutsche Welle" broadcasting organization widely covered President Ilham Aliyev's views on Azerbaijan's relations with the Council of Europe at the Forum. The article emphasizes that the head of our state stated that Azerbaijan has been subjected to discrimination in the Council of Europe for two years. It is noted that, according to President Ilham Aliyev, the turning point in relations was the deprivation of the Azerbaijani delegation's voting rights by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in 2024.
"Deutsche Welle" also extensively covered President Ilham Aliyev's views on Azerbaijan-Russia relations. It is stated that the Azerbaijani President emphasized that the tensions observed between Baku and Moscow at certain periods are now behind, and relations between the two countries have fully normalized.
China's "NetEase" and "Tencent News" news portals also conveyed the notable points from President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the Shusha Global Media Forum to their readers. The news highlighted the head of our state's views that relations with Russia have fully normalized, contacts between state bodies of the two countries have intensified, and cooperation is successfully developing. In addition, Chinese media also covered President Ilham Aliyev's statement that Azerbaijan is seriously considering the possibility of completely withdrawing from the Council of Europe.
The views expressed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum were also published on Belgium's "Business AM" news portal. The article gave special attention to the head of our state's statement regarding the possibility of Azerbaijan completely withdrawing from the Council of Europe. The news stated that President Ilham Aliyev noted at the Shusha Forum that official Baku is seriously considering not only the suspension of membership but also a definitive withdrawal from this organization.
Ukraine's well-known news websites and portals such as "Korrespondent", "24 Kanal", "Delovaya Stolitsa", "Gordon", "Ukrinform", "Obozrevatel", "Censor.NET", "iPress", "112 Ukraina" and "Evropeyskaya Pravda" paid special attention to the head of our state's statements regarding the Council of Europe, as well as his views on the support provided to Ukraine.
Serbia's "Tanjug", "RTV", "NIN", "Blic", "Info365", "Politika", "Novine Srbija" and "Večernje novosti" news agencies, online newspapers and news portals also widely covered the main points of President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum. The articles emphasized that Azerbaijan is negotiating to increase natural gas supplies to European countries and has become a reliable energy partner for Europe. In addition, Serbian media extensively covered President Ilham Aliyev's views on the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
"Reuters Connect", "Business AM", "CE Energy News", "Newsy Today", "RT Arabic" and other well-known news portals also kept President Ilham Aliyev's views on regional and global issues at the Forum in focus. The news included the head of our state's views that the Forum carries the mission of strengthening global media dialogue, combating disinformation, and contributing to peace.
Influential news resources such as Japan's "Nippon.com", "Jiji Press", "Himeji Keizai Shimbun" and "NewsPicks" brought President Ilham Aliyev's statements on relations between Japan and Azerbaijan to the attention of readers. The articles noted that the head of our state stated that there is potential for cooperation in the defense industry between the two countries, and also emphasized the possibilities for experience exchange and joint production in this area.
Bulgaria's "NRD", "Delnik", "BTA", "Novini", "Manager.bg", Romania's "Evenimentul Zilei", "Briefed.ro", "Monitorul Zilei", "Astazi", "Sinteza Presei", Yemen's "Saba News Agency" and Tajikistan's "Khabari Khush" news agencies, news portals and other media outlets also widely covered the main points of President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum.
Moldova's "Jurnal.md", "Telegraph Moldova", "Point.md" and "Noi.md" portals presented important points from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum to their readers. The articles highlighted that official Baku is seriously considering the possibility of completely withdrawing from the Council of Europe. The news published by the Moldovan press also included the head of our state's commentary on bilateral relations with Russia. It was stated that President Ilham Aliyev noted that the tensions experienced with Moscow at certain periods are now behind, and relations between the two countries have fully normalized.
Russia's "Gazeta.Press", Belarus's "Nasha Niva", "News.by", Greece's "Banking News", "Olympia.gr" media outlets also kept Azerbaijani President's speech and answers to questions at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum in focus. The materials gave special attention to the head of state's views that Azerbaijan is seriously considering the possibility of completely withdrawing from the Council of Europe. At the same time, it was noted that, according to President Ilham Aliyev, political dialogue continues at all levels between Baku and Moscow. The publications emphasized that the head of state positively assessed the current situation and expressed his confidence in the further stable and mutually beneficial development of Azerbaijan-Russia relations.
Iran's "IRNA" State News Agency, "Euronews Persian", "Akharin Khabar", "Borna News", "Sarnevis.ir", "Khabar Farsi", "Vista.ir" and "Ghatreh" media outlets widely covered President Ilham Aliyev's statements regarding the possibility of Azerbaijan completely withdrawing from the Council of Europe. The materials focused on the head of our state's assessment of the suspension of the Azerbaijani delegation's voting rights in PACE as discrimination against the country, the future of relations with the Council of Europe, the consequences of a possible withdrawal from this organization, and the conditions put forward by official Baku for the normalization of relations.
Lithuania's "Respublika.lt", "Delfi.lt", "LRT" National Radio and Television portal, as well as "TV3" news platform focused on President Ilham Aliyev's views on Azerbaijan's colonial past since the 19th century, its attitude towards the Soviet era, and the country's development path after independence. The materials also presented to readers assessments of the exploitation of Azerbaijan's natural resources during the Soviet era, achievements made during the years of independence, and the development of former Soviet republics.
Uzbekistan's "Buzb.uz", "Buxoroisharif.uz", "NewsHub.uz" and "UzA" National News Agency, Tajikistan's "Khabari Khush" news portal, as well as Kyrgyzstan's "TRT Kyrgyz" news portal conveyed President Ilham Aliyev's messages on regional and international agenda to a wide audience. The materials highlighted the assessment of Turkey-Azerbaijan alliance as a unique model in the world, calls for peace in the Middle East, normalization of Azerbaijan-Russia relations, as well as Baku's position on relations with European institutions. A number of publications also paid special attention to the head of our state's views on the Soviet era and the results of Azerbaijan's independence history.
Jordan's Petra State News Agency, "FANA News", "Al-Qalah News" and "Ammon News", "Egypt's Al-Ghad", "Youm7", "Rosa El-Youssef" and "Baladna Elyoum", as well as Saudi Arabia and the Arab world's "RT Arabic", "Nabd", "Khawlan Press" and "Akhbar Al-An" media outlets widely covered President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum. The news particularly emphasized the head of our state's high appreciation for King Abdullah II of Jordan's peace initiatives in the Middle East, Azerbaijan's importance to cooperation within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the development of Azerbaijan-Jordan and Azerbaijan-Egypt relations, the expansion of regional transport and connectivity opportunities, as well as the media's mission in promoting peace, combating disinformation, and in the era of artificial intelligence.
Tamara Gigokidze, founder of Georgia's "Fortuna" Radio, provided detailed information to readers and listeners in her article about the high-level organization of the IV Shusha Forum, the extensive landscaping and construction work she witnessed in Azerbaijan, as well as the question she addressed to President Ilham Aliyev. Emphasizing that she was in Azerbaijan 5 years ago, the author noted that significant changes have occurred in our country and especially in the liberated territories during the past years.
The article states that the high-level Forum brought together 160 guests from 53 countries - journalists from international media forums, heads of news agencies, media managers, government officials, as well as representatives of international organizations, technology platforms, and academic circles.
Tamara Gigokidze writes that at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum, she asked President Ilham Aliyev a question about maintaining FM radio systems in electric cars. The article emphasizes that the head of state fully supported this initiative, stated that he could not imagine a car without a radio, and that Azerbaijan is ready to support such an initiative if it arises.
The Spanish-language press also kept the IV Global Shusha Forum in focus. Chile's "El Periodista" electronic news portal wrote that seven representatives from Latin America participated among the attendees. The portal, citing Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev, stated that Shusha is a particularly important place to discuss the future of media. Shusha is not just a city, but also a historical and cultural symbol. The city was recaptured six years ago, in 2020, after remaining under Armenian control for approximately thirty years.
Uruguay's "Diario La R" electronic news portal also wrote that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called for restoring global trust through truth at the Forum. It was noted that President Ilham Aliyev, speaking from the city of Shusha, which symbolizes the reconstruction of Azerbaijan, stated that the struggle for truth will be one of the main challenges of the 21st century and called on the media to play a central role in building peace. It was emphasized that the choice of Shusha as a venue was not accidental. It was brought to attention that for Azerbaijan, this city means more than a restored city center. It is a symbol of national reconstruction project and cultural identity that the government seeks to present as a permanent forum for international dialogue.
In an article titled "Baku, the gateway to the Caucasus where history and future meet," it was noted that the capital of Azerbaijan welcomes some of its visitors with monuments, and others with landscapes.
It was stated that for "Diario La R", participating in the IV Shusha Global Media Forum means more than attending an international conference. It means bringing a direct view of a strategic region to Uruguayan readers, understanding the political, economic, and cultural processes taking place in the Caucasus, and strengthening ties between Latin America and Azerbaijan through journalism.
On Argentina's "Latinamerica.newsagency" Instagram page, it was stated that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev touched upon the dispute between Argentina and Great Britain regarding the Falkland Islands at the Shusha Global Media Forum after a question from journalist Cecilia Degl'Innocenti. The President emphasized that the conflict should be resolved through negotiations, goodwill, and in accordance with international law. President Ilham Aliyev stated that the territorial integrity of states must be preserved and noted that Azerbaijan holds this position based on its own experience.
