Iraq, Azerbaijan mull media cooperation and expanding cultural exchange

The head of the Iraqi Media Network, Abdul Karim Hammadi, met today, Thursday, with Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Iraq, Eldar Salimov, to discuss ways to enhance media cooperation between the two countries and expand the horizons of news, cultural, and sports exchange, contributing to the development of bilateral relations, Report informs via Iraqi News Agency.

This came during a meeting between Hammadi and Ambassador Salimov at the Iraqi Media Network headquarters, in the presence of Alan Abdullah, a member of the network's Board of Trustees.

During the meeting, Hammadi emphasized that "the Republic of Azerbaijan and Iraq enjoy strong relations," noting that "Iraqi citizens are eager to learn more about Azerbaijan and its rich tourism, cultural, and historical attractions."

He said, "The Iraqi Media Network is open to cooperation with Azerbaijani media outlets, which will contribute to projecting a positive image and strengthening ties between the two peoples." He explained that "one of the network's tasks is to deliver information to Iraqi citizens and introduce them to various destinations and places they can visit, particularly in Azerbaijan."

Hammadi added that "the network is also exploring the possibility of establishing suitable training camps in Azerbaijan for Iraqi athletes," emphasizing "the Iraqi Media Network's readiness to provide the necessary facilities for Azerbaijani media personnel wishing to conduct media work within Iraq."

For his part, the Azerbaijani ambassador explained that "Azertag is the official news agency of his country and is the counterpart to the Iraqi News Agency," noting "a shared desire to sign a media cooperation agreement, for which information and proposals have been discussed in previous years."

Salimov stressed "the importance of increasing news exchange between Iraq and Azerbaijan and strengthening cooperation between media institutions in both countries, which will allow for a more comprehensive picture of developments and events in both nations."