Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, met with Syrian Minister of Information Khaled Fawaz Zaarur and Deputy Minister for Digital Media Affairs Mohammad Tafran on July 13, within the framework of the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the meeting highlighted the successful development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Syria across all sectors. The parties emphasized the pivotal role of high-level meetings between the two nations' leaders, including the official visit of the Syrian President to Azerbaijan, in strengthening these ties. Discussions also covered potential cooperation in the fields of information and media.
Hikmet Hajiyev expressed his gratitude to the Syrian Information Minister for his participation in the Shusha Global Media Forum. He noted that Azerbaijan will assume the chairmanship of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) next year and will host the organization's Summit. The Presidential Assistant further announced that Azerbaijan will host a meeting of information ministers from OIC member states, extending an invitation to the Syrian minister to attend the event.
The conversation also touched upon cultural, humanitarian, and educational cooperation between Azerbaijan and Syria. The Syrian side highly valued Azerbaijan's support for the renovation and restoration of schools in Syria within the framework of ISESCO, describing it as a testament to the enduring friendship between the two nations. Furthermore, the meeting underscored the appreciation for Azerbaijan's consistent support for Syria's political unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty.
The Shusha Global Media Forum, where this meeting took place, is a significant international platform established by Azerbaijan to foster dialogue among media professionals, policymakers, and experts. Since its inception, the forum has served as a venue for discussing global media trends, the role of journalism in conflict resolution, and the promotion of international cooperation, particularly in the context of the post-conflict development of the liberated Garabagh region.
