BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 5. Azerbaijan and
Georgia have repeatedly been the target of disinformation, Ioane
Shaishmelashvili, host of the Georgian Eurocracy – Former Europe
program, told Trend.
He made the remark at the Azerbaijan-Georgia Media Forum on “The
role of media in forming public trust and information
security.”
Ioane Shaishmelashvili emphasized the critical importance of
promptly identifying and exposing misinformation, stressing the
need to rely on credible and verified sources.
“Our nations are strategic partners, and fostering stronger ties
between our media platforms is essential. Politicians, business
leaders, and other influential figures communicate with the public
through various media channels—television, radio, the internet, and
social networks. Consequently, it is vital that the media provide
accurate information and serve national security interests,”
Shaishmelashvili explained.
He further noted that the forum offers a valuable opportunity
for knowledge exchange. “We share insights about the situation in
Georgia, while our colleagues from Azerbaijan discuss their own
legal frameworks, practical examples, challenges, and solutions.
This dialogue is crucial for enhancing cooperation between media
platforms and for strengthening the overall relationship between
our two countries.”
Shaishmelashvili also underlined the importance of state
support: “The state must establish national priorities and
communicate key challenges to us. In turn, the media should focus
on shaping the information landscape and delivering essential
messages to the public.”