Kazakh and Azerbaijani Media Outlets Forge Collaboration Agreement

A delegation from Azerbaijan’s AnewZ visited Kazakhstan’s President’s TV and Radio Complex to discuss collaboration on content exchange, training programs, and the launch of a Central Asian TV channel. Both sides aim to enhance partnerships in the media sector, emphasizing the potential for cooperation in disseminating information about Central Asia and the Caucasus.

A delegation from Azerbaijan’s AnewZ Global Media Channel, led by Executive Director Rufat Hamzayev, visited the TV and Radio Complex of Kazakhstan’s President. The meeting aimed to explore collaboration opportunities, particularly in content exchange between Silk Way TV and AnewZ, as well as training programs for staff and enhancing correspondent networks.

Key discussions included the involvement of Azerbaijan in launching a centralized Central Asian TV channel based on Kazakhstan’s Silk Way TV. Hamzayev highlighted the strong interest of the Azerbaijani audience in Silk Way’s content and the potential for beneficial collaboration between both countries’ media sectors to better inform the two regions about Central Asia and the Caucasus.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties committed to enhancing their partnership within the media sector and agreed to formalize a cooperation agreement soon. The TV and Radio Complex has established extensive cooperative ties with Azerbaijani media, including partnerships with AzerTAC and Trend news agencies.

The President of Kazakhstan’s TV and Radio Complex is a leading media institution, encompassing JibekJoly, SilkWay, and SilkWayCinema TV channels, along with the Kazinform International News Agency and a Documentary Film Center. AnewZ, Azerbaijan’s English-language TV news channel, launched on November 4, 2024, provides a unique perspective on global news, operating 24/7.

In previous reports, the Kazakh President’s TV and Radio Complex had also engaged with India’s Prasar Bharati to discuss potential collaborative efforts in media development.

The meeting between Azerbaijan’s AnewZ and Kazakhstan’s Presidential TV and Radio Complex marks a significant step in media cooperation between the two nations. With plans for content exchange and the potential establishment of a Central Asian TV channel, both countries aim to enhance the flow of information regarding their regions. This partnership underscores the importance of collaboration in the media industry.

Original Source: qazinform.com