BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 22. The Azerbaijani
media will further expand its positions in the global information
space, remaining true to its principles of activity, and will
continue to contribute to the strengthening of patriotism, national
solidarity, and the protection of national interests in
society.


This is reflected in a post shared by Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the
President of Azerbaijan - Head of the Department of Foreign Policy
Issues of the Administration of the President of Azerbaijan, in X
social network on the occasion of National Press Day.


Hajiyev said that today, Azerbaijani society celebrates the next
anniversary of the national press.


According to him, the development path of the Azerbaijani press,
founded on July 22, 1875, by the great enlightener Hasanbay
Zardabi, is a vivid example of true patriotism, loyalty to the
ideas of statehood, and tireless struggle for national
progress.


The Presidential assistant noted that the media policy
implemented under the leadership of the National Leader Heydar
Aliyev since the mid-1990s, in addition to ensuring freedom of
speech and information, and pluralism of ideas in the country, has
created a reliable foundation for the formation and development of
a strong and professional media.


He emphasized that the successful continuation of the policy
founded by the National Leader Heydar Aliyev in the subsequent
period and the successive reforms implemented in this direction
have ensured the development of the Azerbaijani media in line with
modern challenges and expanded its influence in the global
information space.


Hajiyev recalled that during the 44-day Second Karabakh War, the
Azerbaijani media, setting an example of true patriotism and
solidarity, played an important role in delivering the country's
true voice to the world community and exposing information
provocations carried out against Azerbaijan.


Hajiyev also included President Ilham Aliyev's views on the
Azerbaijani media in the post.







"Today, our media has earned great credibility not only
domestically, but also internationally - and I say this with
complete sincerity... Today, Azerbaijani media is capable of
protecting national interests. It has achieved great success in
exposing baseless accusations against Azerbaijan through solid
arguments, thorough analysis, and factual evidence. Our media not
only defends national interests, but also, when necessary, goes on
the offensive," he said, quoting the statements of President Ilham
Aliyev.


Hajiyev noted that in a period of complex processes in the world
and the region, where wars and conflicts continue, Azerbaijan is
distinguished by its security and development dynamics, and is
further expanding its independent and principled policy, as well as
equal partnership relations with power centers.


According to him, it is gratifying that the Azerbaijani media is
also able to adapt its activities to current realities, takes into
account modern trends in the global information space, and is
distinguished by its activeness in solving important issues that
determine the prospects for development, such as the application of
advanced technologies, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and
other issues.


"We are confident that our media will further expand the
positions it has gained in the global information space, and at the
same time, demonstrating loyalty to its principles of activity,
will spare no effort in further strengthening patriotism and
national solidarity in our society and protecting our national
interests," Hajiyev emphasized.


In conclusion, the Presidential assistant congratulated the
Azerbaijani media and journalists on their professional holiday,
wishing them good health and success in their activities.


22 İyul - Milli Mətbuat Günü münasibətilə
bütün media nümayəndələrini təbrik edirik!#MEDİA

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July 22, 2026