World press focuses on President Ilham Aliyev's speech at Shusha media forum

The speech of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum themed "Digital Pathways: Strengthening Information and Media Resilience in the Age of AI," as well as his answers to journalistschr("39") questions, has attracted the attention of world news agencies and publications.

Outlets paid special attention to the Azerbaijani head of statechr("39")s statements regarding the crash of an AZAL aircraft in Russia, and demands for compensation to the families of those killed and injured.

Polish Wiadomosci publication notes: "The Azerbaijani side insists on bringing the culprits to justice and fair compensation for the damage caused. President Ilham Aliyev stated that Moscow has not yet provided precise answers, and the country intends to appeal to international judicial bodies."

Ukrainian media outlets - Ukrinform, RBC-Ukraine, Interfax-Ukraine, and Radio Liberty have published materials with quotes emphasizing the head of statechr("39")s position on conflicts in the Caucasus and Ukraine. In particular, the Gordon publication quotes President Ilham Aliyev:

"The answer I give now will not differ from my answer then, and I think it also aligns with the wishes of the Ukrainian people - never to reconcile with occupation. This is the main recommendation. Thatchr("39")s what we did. More precisely, this is how we saw this process."

The articles emphasize the severe consequences of the First Karabakh War for Azerbaijan, including millions of people becoming displaced, the economy being in terrible condition, and the lack of international support. The president noted:

"Each of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs was on Armeniachr("39")s side for personal reasons, and each of them tried to make this situation last forever. Therefore, this status quo did not change. We began to create new realities during the 44 days in 2020."

The Azerbaijani Presidentchr("39")s speech was covered by Russian media outlets, including TASS, Interfax, RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru, Gazeta.Ru, Moskovski Komsomolets, Vestnik Kavkaza, and others. TASS wrote:

"Baku and Yerevan are chr("39")very close to signing a peace agreement.chr("39") The text of the agreement can be initialed in advance, but the final signature is only possible after amendments to the Armenian constitution and the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group."

Gazeta.ru publication and RIA Novosti agency highlighted President Ilham Aliyevchr("39")s statement on cooperation with the US. The press outlets drew attention to the positive dynamics in relations between Baku and Washington, noting that President Ilham Aliyev thanked Donald Trump for his efforts in promoting the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Georgiachr("39")s Publica.ge, Formula, Press.ge, and Interpress media outlets extensively covered President Ilham Aliyevchr("39")s views on the signing of a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the opening of the Zangazur corridor. Uzbekistanchr("39")s Zamin, Kun, Kazakhstanchr("39")s official Kazinfo agency, Tengri, Orda, and Ulysmedia newspapers also broadly covered the Azerbaijani presidentchr("39")s speech.

The Spanish media outlets, including Europapress, Democrata, Teleprensa, and Upday, have published articles featuring President Ilham Aliyevchr("39")s thoughts on the incident with AZALchr("39")s aircraft, the peace process with Armenia, the establishment of peace and security in the South Caucasus, and the opening of communications. The Spanish media highlighted that the head of the Azerbaijani state indicated his country is close to peace with Armenia, but emphasized the necessity for Yerevan to play a more constructive role in this process, as well as to take positive steps toward opening communications.

Thus, President Ilham Aliyevchr("39")s speech at the 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum has been widely covered by leading foreign media, becoming an important event for the international community that emphasizes Azerbaijanchr("39")s key positions on regional security, international law, and digital development.