A briefing was held on the status of the implementation of the Order "On the allocation of financial resources for the expansion of the radio broadcasting network in the country"

On July 22, a briefing was held regarding the work carried out on the expansion of the radio broadcasting network in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The briefing was attended by Elmir Velizade, head of the sector of the Department for work with NGOs and Communication of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Samir Mammadov, Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Fazil Novruzov, Head of the Office of the Audiovisual Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the heads and representatives of the "Radio and Television Broadcasting and Satellite Communication" Production Union ("Teleradio" PU), the State Administration of Radio Frequencies, and representatives of media entities.

The briefing was dedicated to the status of implementation of the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated July 24, 2023, "On the allocation of financial resources for the expansion of the radio broadcasting network in the the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan". The purpose of the Order is to ensure the broadcasting of programs of the nationwide radio channels throughout the country by improvements in the radio broadcasting network, providing state support mainly to private broadcasters in this direction, as well as creating the possibility of receiving radio signals at the same radio frequency in certain areas with the application of new technologies and, as a result, increasing the accessibility of local radio programs for the population.

During the speeches, it was highlighted that the Order represents a significant contribution to the overall development of the media and provides clear evidence of the substantial support provided by the state to radio broadcasters. Furthermore, it was noted that the decision to hold the briefing on National Press Day was not a coincidence.

It was reported that, for the purpose of modernization and expansion the radio broadcasting network, the import of 176 FM radio transmitters, 60 antenna systems, 48 combining units, 67 pieces of satellite equipment, and 44 RDS devices has been ensured. Additionally, 127 new radio frequencies have been allocated for 17 radio-television transmission stations. In most of those stations, the installation of equipment has been completed and test broadcasts have started. Currently, the coordination of the allocated radio frequencies with neighboring countries, technical adjustments, and maintenance work at the stations are ongoing.

As a result of the implementation of the Order, it will be possible to receive in the regions nationwide radio programs, which are currently accessible in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. This will lead to an increase in the number of locally received radio programs in the regions compared to the number of foreign FM radio broadcasts from neighboring countries.

At the briefing, a video and a presentation on the subject were also shown.