The 2nd Shusha Global Media Forum in Shusha on “Unmasking False Narratives: Confronting Disinformation” continues
Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration, Mr. Hikmat Hajiyev spoke at the 2nd Global Media Forum hosted in Shusha - the pearl of Azerbaijani culture, on the topic of Shusha Global Media Forum themed “Unmasking False Narratives: Confronting Disinformation”. The presidential aide said that disinformation is not a new phenomenon. Information is a very powerful tool, while the key questions is how it is being used. The most dangerous thing is that disinformation has turned into manipulation and psychological warfare against the people of Azerbaijan. He noted that disinformation can be a means for certain groups to achieve their goals and lead to wars. The main victims of disinformation are the media and journalists.
The assistant to the President has also reminded the forum participants of long years when Azerbaijan’s lands were under occupation, but the foreign media portrayed the story from a different angle, namely: "Some foreign media outlets claimed that we allegedly committed crimes against Armenia, and it is them who faced occupation. However, we have consistently used refutation tools. Through official statements and press conferences, we delivered accurate information and truth to the world. Our media has played a crucial role in this regard."
Then the Forum continued its work with panel sessions and parallel events.
