Two-day conference on "The theme of Azerbaijan in the international mass media: realities and prospects", organized by the Foundation “Ulus” and Faculty of Journalism was held at Baku State University (BSU).

The event was opened by rector, academician Abel Maharramov. He spoke about the protection of the interests of our country in the international media. Dean of the Journalism Faculty, Professor Jahangir Mammadli noted the role of the media in coverage of Azerbaijan-related topics, including the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

The conference was attended by Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Republic State Fund for Support to Mass Media under President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Vugar Safarli,  Chairman of Azerbaijan Press Council, MM deputy Aflatun Amashov, Chief editor of "Yeni Azərbaycan"  Hikmet Babaogly, Chief editor of "525-ci qəzet",   representatives of mass media of the CIS countries, as well as Turkey and Iran.

Press and Information Department, October 11, 2016.