2024-07-22 19:14:07
Disinformation has reached dangerous levels today. Disinformation is a threat to both national and global security.
As reported by Day.Az with reference to Trend, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev said during a speech at the Second Shusha Global Media Forum on the topic “Exposing False Narratives: Fighting Disinformation”.
He noted that disinformation is a fairly common phenomenon in human history. “Information is a powerful tool, but the main question is how to use this information. The development of technology and digitalization make it difficult to obtain accurate information.
“Disinformation has reached a dangerous level today. Disinformation is a threat to both national and global security. Disinformation undermines freedom of the press and the basic principles of the press. Disinformation can serve the interests of certain groups when it achieves certain goals and violates the basic principles of the press. After gaining independence, Azerbaijan faced disinformation from Armenia against Azerbaijan. The territories of Azerbaijan were occupied, but the facts were presented as if Azerbaijan had carried out ethnic cleansing against someone. A wide wave of disinformation swept against Azerbaijan. The headlines of the entire press presented that we allegedly attacked Armenia. Azerbaijan is seriously fighting disinformation. During the 44-day Patriotic War, we seriously fought disinformation. Through official statements and press conferences, Azerbaijan conveyed accurate information to the international community. Our media resources made every effort to convey the truth to the world without getting tired.
We are faced with massive disinformation about COP 29. But we are fighting it, we believe in the truth, we continue our work. We contribute to global environmental security in line with the global agenda,” he added.