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Baku is hosting the 12th meeting of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) Media and Information Working Group, on Thursday, where key representatives are discussing media collaboration and coordination among member states.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Rasim Baghirov, Head of the Working Group on International Relations and Strategic Planning of the Media Development Agency, emphasised the importance of ongoing collaboration within the OTS.
He said that joint projects, institutional cooperation mechanisms, and the exchange of mutual information in the media field have made a significant contribution to strengthening ties among member states.
According to him, these efforts are helping to form a unified and sustainable communication space among Turkic-speaking countries.
Ömer Kocaman, Deputy Secretary General of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), noted that modern information environment requires new approaches not only in terms of security, but also in terms of management, planning, and interstate coordination.
Subsequently, the meeting featured discussions on the implementation of the OTS Action Plan for 2025 in the relevant field, which was updated according to the upcoming tasks in 2026.
The event participants then discussed the draft Communiqué - the final document of the 7th Meeting of the Ministers and Senior Officials in charge of Media and Information of the OTS, as well as proposals on the venue and dates of the next meeting.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party has won the Armenian elections, picking up nearly half the vote. With a majority in parliament, Pashinyan is set for a third term as Prime Minister. But an opposition politican has said he will challenge the election results.
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A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Barcelona is preparing to mark a historic milestone in the legacy of architect Antoni Gaudí as Pope Leo XIV visits the city this week to inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família basilica, almost exactly 100 years after the visionary architect’s death.
Iran and Israel have halted strikes on each other, but Tehran has warned it will recommence attacks if Israel continues military action in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun have meanwhile made pleas for peace.
The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan's relative stability may not be sustainable unless the country's current authorities change policies affecting women, the economy and regional security.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia signed the Istanbul Declaration on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to stronger regional cooperation, connectivity and stability across the South Caucasus.
Uzbekistan and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in agriculture, energy and food security following high-level meetings held during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the U.S. would bear direct responsibility for any escalation in West Asia after Iran and Israel resumed strikes for the first time since the April ceasefire.
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