President Ilham Aliyev Emphasizes Independence and Economic Self-Sufficiency at Shusha Global Media Forum
Shusha, The Gulf Observer: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed the country’s commitment to independence and economic self-sufficiency during his address at the second Shusha Global Media Forum themed “Unmasking False Narratives: Confronting Disinformation,” according to media reports.
“We’ve chosen the way of independence, de facto and de jure, independent foreign policy, self-sufficient economies, fruitful cooperation with those partners who want to cooperate with us. Of course, reliance on domestic sources of potential income, in combination with strong ties in the region, allowed us to overcome most of our economic problems,” President Aliyev stated.
The President highlighted the strategic focus on internal development and national priorities, noting, “We just decided to do our homework, to concentrate on our country, on our people, and not pay attention to who said what in the European Parliament or in the Council of Europe. We are absolutely indifferent to that.”
The Shusha Global Media Forum, aimed at addressing and countering disinformation, provided a platform for President Aliyev to articulate Azerbaijan’s steadfast approach to sovereignty and resilience, underscoring the nation’s resolve to thrive independently while fostering productive regional and international partnerships.
