BOOKS ON MEDIA AND ELECTIONS PRESENTED
Baku, September 17 (AZERTAC). The books “Media and Elections” and “Fair and balanced coverage of elections” published by the Council of Europe in association with the Press Council have been presented here today ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Chairman of the Press Council Aflatun Amashov told of the importance of the cooperation with the Council of Europe and participation of journalists in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan.
Special Representative of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe to Azerbaijan Veronika Kotek touched upon the role of media in the elections and media control over election process.
She underlined the need for unbiased and fair media coverage. According to her, trainings for journalists and government officials will be conducted in Baku and regions.
Also speaking at the event were Executive Director of the State Support for Media Foundation Vugar Safarli, Press Council members and others.
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