Tajikistan News Gazette

Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the Parliament of Azerbaijan highlighted the challenges in ensuring gender quality as she addressed the first meeting of the Organizing Committee of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland. Highlighting the importance of parliamentary diplomacy to develop peace, security and the rule of law, Gafarova described the rule of law as vital for ensuring peace and security. She underlined that any approach to this issue should be based on strict adherence to universally recognized norms and principles of international law, such as respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries, without discriminatory application. Touching upon the climate change impacts, Speaker Sahiba Gafarova described this issue as one of the global challenges that must be addressed urgently. Speaker Sahiba Gafarova highlighted Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 with the unanimous position of the international community, emphasizing that Azerbaijan would do its utmos t to attract all parties and unite all countries and societies around a common goal. The Azerbaijani Speaker also attended the meeting of the Women Parliament Speakers in preparation for the Summit of Women Speakers of Parliaments on May 17. The discussions at the event revolved around the outcomes of the previous summits and a number of organizational issues to prepare for the next summit. In her remarks, Sahiba Gafarova stressed the importance of enhancing social activity of women, ensuring their right to education, and improving their representation in leadership positions. The speaker also underlined the significance of women's active participation in deliberating over the issue of global climate change. Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

The Azerbaijani delegation's visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, at the invitation of Latifa Akharbach, President of the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA), continues. The delegation, comprised of Ismat Sattarov, Chairman of the Audiovisual Council, Vugar Aliyev, Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC), and Ahmad Ismayilov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency, held a meeting with Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication of Morocco. During the meeting, the Azerbaijani delegation was briefed on the ministry's activities in media and communication, media legislation and regulation, support for media organizations, as well as the ministry's priorities and challenges in these areas. The Moroccan minister emphasized the robust relations between Azerbaijan and Morocco across various sectors and expressed readiness to explore further sustainable joint activities and cooperation opportunities, particularly in the media realm. Ahmad I smayilov provided detailed insights into the Media Development Agency's efforts to support media entities and journalists, aimed at enhancing their economic independence and professionalism. He noted that the agency attaches importance to expanding international cooperation with various countries in this area, adding that memoranda were signed with several countries. Ahmad Ismayilov also extended an invitation to the Moroccan minister to attend the 2nd Global Media Forum scheduled to take place in Shusha this July. On the same day, the Azerbaijani delegation met with Fouad Arif, Director General of the Maghreb Arab Press Agency (MAP), Morocco's official news agency. Fouad Arif expressed MAP's interest in collaborating with similar institutions from other countries and exploring joint project possibilities. He underscored the agency's commitment to relations with Azerbaijan, announcing the deployment of a permanent correspondent to Baku starting August 1 this year. Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan State News Agency Vugar Aliyev highlighted AZERTAC's activities, noting its 104th anniversary and its news broadcasting in 8 languages, along with partnership with 50 news agencies worldwide. Vugar Aliyev also invited the MAP General Director to attend the 2nd Shusha Global Media Forum in July. Both sides agreed to sign a cooperation agreement. Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

BAKU: First Deputy Defense Minister - Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijani Army Colonel General Karim Valiyev, and Deputy Defense Minister - Commander of the Land Forces Lieutenant General Hikmat Mirzayev, have met with the servicemen liable for military service involved in mobilization training camps, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry told Trend. During the meeting, Colonel General Karim Valiyev spoke about the positive results of successful reforms carried out in the army under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev. 'The First Deputy Defense Minister emphasized the importance of systematically continuing mobilization training and creating mobilization reserves, with a special focus on regular training camps to maintain a high level of combat readiness among reserve servicemen. The Chief of the General Staff inquired about the provision and practical training of those liable for military duty. He relayed the Defen se Minister's instructions to relevant officials regarding the need to enhance their professionalism and adapt to real combat conditions, ensuring effective use of newly adopted weapons and combat equipment through technological innovations. Commanders of military units have been assigned specific tasks to further improve the quality of training and the professionalism of their personnel,' the ministry said. Source: Trend News Agency

BAKU: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev laid the laid foundation stone for the villages of Boyuk Marjanli, Karkhulu, and Sarijalli in the Jabrayil district, Trend reports. Source: Trend News Agency