Media Development Agency holds first meeting of Supervisory Board

The inaugural assembly of the Supervisory Board of the Media Development Agency, whose composition was determined by the Order of President Ilham Aliyev dated January 24, 2024, convened.

Attending the meeting were members including Chairman of the Supervisory Board Daghbeyi Ismayilov, Supervisory Board members Vugar Aliyev, Shafaq Mehraliyeva, Sevil Mikayilova, Elchin Shikhli, along with Executive Director of the Agency Ahmed Ismayilov.

In his opening remarks, Daghbeyi Ismayilov, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, highlighted that Azerbaijani media is currently undergoing reforms under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.

He emphasized the importance of supporting media development, training media specialists, and facilitating their continuous education at this new stage. Ismayilov noted that significant challenges lie ahead, including enhancing the activities of audiovisual, print, online media entities and information agencies, promoting the work of journalists and other media professionals, and fostering the application of new information and communication technologies and innovations in this field.

The Board reviewed and adopted the annual report on the activities of the Media Development Agency in 2023. Discussions were held on completed tasks and future areas of reforms.

In accordance with the Charter of the Agency, the board voted to approve Natig Mammadli’s appointment to the position of deputy executive director.

The Supervisory Board also endorsed the structure of the Media Development Agency and decided to establish the Nakhchivan Regional Office of the Agency.