SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 14. The media has
become a key pillar of resilience and mutual understanding in
modern societies, while responsible communication plays a critical
role in preventing conflicts and rebuilding trust, Trend’s special
correspondent reports from the event.
Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the
Presidential Administration, made the remarks during the second day
of the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum.
"Social media has expanded free access to communication, but it
has also accelerated the spread of disinformation, manipulation and
pressure within our societies. Digital technologies have given
people the opportunity to be heard, while at the same time making
it more difficult to distinguish facts from false information," he
said.
According to Hajiyev, modern conflicts are fought not only on
the battlefield but also in the information space, increasing the
responsibility of the media to provide accurate and reliable
information.
He said historical experience demonstrates the influence of
media narratives on public perceptions of events, underscoring the
importance of responsible journalism in preserving the truth and
preventing the spread of distorted information.
Hajiyev stressed that trust can be rebuilt through dialogue,
professionalism and mutual respect. He expressed hope that the
forum would help develop recommendations for creating a stronger
and more responsible global media environment.
