BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 1. Trend News Agency has been honored with diplomas and certificates of appreciation from the Press Council of Azerbaijan.
The ceremony was attended by the Press Council Chairman, the agency’s deputy directors, heads of news departments, and staff members.
The Press Council Chairman Rashad Majid highlighted the agency’s key role in advancing journalism in Azerbaijan, ensuring information security, and upholding professional standards. He noted that Trend has made a significant contribution both to enriching the national media landscape and to presenting Azerbaijan objectively on the international stage.
Majid also praised the agency’s professional team for its agility in adapting to new media challenges, setting a benchmark for reliability in the information market. He added that these achievements provide valuable experience that will continue to support the growth of Azerbaijani media in the years ahead.
Deputy Director of Trend News Agency, member of the Supervisory Board of the Media Development Agency, Azerbaijani MP Sevil Mikayilova spoke at the anniversary event, noting that the development of the media in Azerbaijan has always been a priority for the state since the country gained independence.
"Since the time of National Leader Heydar Aliyev's leadership, the necessary environment has been created to support the growth of editorial offices operating under various names in Azerbaijani journalism. This allowed media organizations to work freely and independently, contributing to the overall development of our country. Thanks to the special attention and care given to the media by President Ilham Aliyev and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, Azerbaijani journalism is following a modern development path, and we are always grateful to our state for this support," she emphasized.
Sevil Mikayilova added that over the past 30 years, Trend has served as a reliable source of information, earning readers’ trust through its objectivity and timely reporting.
She expressed gratitude to the Press Council for its recognition, noting that such acknowledgment reflects the value placed on journalists’ work and provides additional motivation for future efforts.
Later, Rashad Majid presented Trend News Agency with a Press Council diploma. In addition, several agency staff members were recognized with certificates of appreciation for their contributions.
Founded in 1995, Trend News Agency has grown into one of Azerbaijan’s leading media outlets. Publishing in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English, the agency reaches a wide audience both domestically and internationally. Alongside delivering timely news on the economy, politics, society, culture, and sports, Trend is also known for its in-depth analytical coverage. Today, it continues to operate successfully as one of the most trusted and influential news sources in Azerbaijan and the wider region.
