(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4. The Azerbaijani
delegation met with George-Mihail Neamțu, Chair of the Committee on
Culture, Arts, and Media, during an official visit to the Chamber
of Deputies of the Romanian Parliament, the Media Development
Agency told Trend.
The delegation included Ismet Sattarov, Chair of the Audiovisual
Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Ahmad Ismayilov, Executive
Director of the Media Development Agency; Vugar Aliyev, Chair of
the Board of AZERTAC; Gudsi Osmanov, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to
Romania; and other members.
According to information, discussions focused on expanding
cultural, humanitarian, and media cooperation between the two
countries, as well as joint initiatives in public diplomacy, the
protection of family values, and information security.
Ismet Sattarov highlighted that cooperation in the audiovisual
sector is a vital tool for promoting cultural, moral, and family
values between nations. He noted that Azerbaijan and Romania could
deepen their engagement through television and radio projects,
documentaries, and educational programs.
Ahmad Ismayilov spoke about reforms aimed at promoting
innovative development in media and communication, strengthening
the creative industries, and fostering family values in society. He
emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences in ensuring
information security and protecting the domestic media environment,
noting that combating disinformation in the digital media sphere is
a priority at both national and international levels.
Vugar Aliyev highlighted the growing international influence of
Azerbaijani media and stressed that joint communication projects
could play a significant role in promoting Azerbaijan’s rich
cultural heritage, especially cultural centers such as Shusha,
Baku, and Nakhchivan, in Europe.
George-Mihail Neamțu underscored the importance of cultural and
information cooperation between Romania and Azerbaijan, stating
that the Romanian Parliament and the Committee prioritize the
protection of family values and the transmission of national
identity and cultural heritage to future generations. He noted that
exchanging experiences and ideas with Azerbaijan would contribute
to the development of cultural relations between the two
nations.
Laura Gherasim, Chair of the Committee on Investigating Abuses,
Corruption, and Petitions of the Chamber of Deputies, briefed the
delegation on measures Romania has taken to prevent illegal
activities, cybercrimes, and ethical violations in the digital
space. She highlighted that improving legal mechanisms and
increasing media literacy remain key priorities for Romanian
society.
Ambassador Gudsi Osmanov described the meeting as conducted in
the spirit of strategic partnership, emphasizing that cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Romania is entering a new phase not only
politically and economically but also in cultural, humanitarian,
and moral spheres.
Subsequent to the meeting, George-Mihail Neamțu presented his
book, The Trump Phenomenon, to the Azerbaijani delegation,
personally signing it as a commemorative gift.
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