On 1 October 2026, the Baku Convention Center hosted the CICA Media Forum on “Building Trust through Media in a Polarized World”, organized by the Media and Broadcasting Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan as part of Azerbaijan’s Chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
The Forum aimed to expand the exchange of experience in media and communications among Member States and strengthen mutual understanding and trust. At the opening ceremony of the first CICA event of its kind dedicated to media, an address from the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to the Forum participants was delivered.
The Forum included panel sessions on “Azerbaijan’s Chairmanship: Initiatives, Cooperation, Results” and “The Role of Media in Strengthening Social Cohesion and Intercultural Dialogue”.
Discussions explored Azerbaijan’s contribution to regional and multilateral cooperation, initiatives undertaken during its Chairmanship and future areas of collaboration. Participants also exchanged views on the role of media in strengthening social unity, promoting cultural diversity, and fostering mutual understanding and trust within society.
