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NANSMIT head: Asia-Plus makes a worthy contribution to the development of freedom of speech in Tajikistan

From Asia-Plus · () English

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Asia-Plus Media Group celebrates its 30th anniversary, recognized for its contribution to freedom of speech in Tajikistan.
  • The head of NANSMIT praised Asia-Plus for consistently informing society and maintaining independence despite restrictions.
  • The media outlet's success is attributed to its analytical materials, video content, and social media distribution, with a focus on journalistic ethics and audience trust.

Asia-Plus Media Group marks its 30th anniversary, a milestone celebrated by the National Association of Independent Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT) for its significant contribution to freedom of speech in the country. Nouriddin Qarshiboyev, head of NANSMIT, lauded Asia-Plus as the first news agency to operate in independent Tajikistan, consistently fulfilling its mission to inform society for three decades.

Asia-Plus makes a worthy contribution to the development of freedom of speech in Tajikistan.

— Nouriddin QarshiboyevChairman of NANSMIT, commenting on Asia-Plus's 30th anniversary.

Qarshiboyev highlighted Asia-Plus's prominent position not only within Tajikistan but also in the Central Asian region. He noted that both domestic organizations and international bodies trust the information provided by the publication. Despite facing "certain restrictions" in recent years, Qarshiboyev stated that Asia-Plus has managed to retain its identity as an independent media outlet.

the information from this publication is trusted by both domestic organizations and international structures.

— Nouriddin QarshiboyevDescribing the credibility of Asia-Plus.

Beyond its informational services, Qarshiboyev pointed to Asia-Plus's strength in preparing analytical materials, video content, and distributing them on social networks as key to maintaining and growing its audience. He also commended the media outlet's staff for their experience in adhering to legal and ethical journalistic norms. NANSMIT is prepared to offer training and consultation to the predominantly young staff, encouraging the "new generation of Asia-Plus" to continue the work of their predecessors.

however, even under these conditions, Asia-Plus has not lost its identity as an independent media.

— Nouriddin QarshiboyevAcknowledging restrictions faced by Asia-Plus.

Qarshiboyev congratulated the Asia-Plus team on their anniversary, wishing them courage. He emphasized the importance of audience trust, especially in the current "complex and tense geopolitical situation," believing Asia-Plus possesses both the opportunity and the desire to maintain this trust by adhering to legal and ethical standards.

the new generation of Asia-Plus should worthily continue the work of the middle and older generations.

— Nouriddin QarshiboyevEncouraging younger staff on the occasion of the anniversary.
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