By Agha Iqrar Haroon Shusha, Azerbaijan: The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has said that reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the need of the day and said that permanent seats should go to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), African Union and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Responding questions of global media here at opening ceremony of 4th Shusha Global Media Forum, President Ilham Aliyev said: “With respect to the reforms of the United Nations Security Council, you know that this issue is being discussed from time to time, but without any visible progress. Azerbaijan has its own position on that. As the chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, we actually put forward our version of the reform because it must be inclusive and representative. Our suggestion was that, on a rotation basis, one permanent seat should go to the Non-Aligned Movement, and for instance, the current chair of the movement would be a permanent member with veto rights. Another seat should go to the Organisation…

By Agha Iqrar Haroon Shusha, Azerbaijan: The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has said that reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the need of the day and said that permanent seats should go to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), African Union and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Responding questions of global media here at opening ceremony of 4th Shusha Global Media Forum, President Ilham Aliyev said: “With respect to the reforms of the United Nations Security Council, you know that this issue is being discussed from time to time, but without any visible progress. Azerbaijan has its own position on that. As the chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, we actually put forward our version of the reform because it must be inclusive and representative. Our suggestion was that, on a rotation basis, one permanent seat should go to the Non-Aligned Movement, and for instance, the current chair of the movement would be a permanent member with veto rights. Another seat should go to the Organisation…

By Agha Iqrar Haroon Shusha, Azerbaijan: The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum began here on July 13 in the beautiful mountainous region of Shusha. The Shusha Global Media Forum has become one of the most significant global events and a leading platform where ideas are shared and the visions of thought leaders are realized. This year’s theme is “The Mission of the Media in Promoting Peace: Restoring Truth and Rebuilding Trust.” More than 160 media representatives, experts, and government officials from 54 countries are attending the forum, representing 30 international news agencies and more than 60 leading media organizations. Representatives of around 10 international organizations and companies are also participating in the forum. The forum aims to contribute to practical efforts to restore the trust that has been shaken between societies, strengthen digital solidarity, and promote peace by highlighting the importance of responsible media practices. Media executives, government officials, and communications experts…

Agha Iqrar Haroon  Shusha, Azerbaijan: President Ilham Aliyev said during responding questions from global media here at 4th Shusha Global Media Forum said that only Pakistan could be best mediator in US-Iran war and stated that Prime Minister Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir who President said are his personal friends played a great role to ensure peace in the region and negotiated with all parties for peace in the region.  President Ilham Aliyev spoke about the conflict in the region and addressed neighboring countries during his speech at the opening of the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum. “My message to our neighbors is to be responsible and to stop as soon as possible and try to normalize relations and not to escalate this process to a global conflict. This is a big danger, and I call for responsibility,” the head of state said in this regard. President Ilham Aliyev also expressed his hope that mediation efforts of Azerbaijan’s friends in Pakistan again will result in cessation of…