OSCE OFFICE IN BAKU PRESENTS PRESS VESTS TO AZERBAIJANI JOURNALISTS

Baku,4 September,(AzerTAj)Two hundred vests that will clearly identify journalists
during public events and demonstrations were presented to members of the
Azerbaijan`s media representatives by the OSCE Office in Baku. The vests were
sponsored by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media. Next
week, the Azerbaijan Press Council will distribute the vests to more than 70 media
representatives.
Head of the OSCE Office in Baku Jose Luis Herrero said "it is an evidence of close
cooperation between Azerbaijan and the OSCE.” He stressed providing a safe working
environment for journalists during public events was very important. He also
expressed his confidence the vests would contribute to the safety of journalists.
Attending the event Azerbaijan`s Deputy Interior Minister Oruc Zalov said the OSCE
always contributes to enhancing relations between police and mass media.
Chairman of the Azerbaijan Press Council Aflatun Amashov said the OSCE implements
various projects to boost journalists` professionalism.