The Tajik Union of Journalists published an appeal addressed to press services of ministries and other government bodies saying that “the recent experience of holding press conferences shows the necessity of additional administrative and logistical measures to be taken”.

In particular, the Union of Journalists insists on the necessity of involving a wider media community in press conferences.

“Many journalists complain that the government agencies hold press conferences and media briefings on the same day and at the same time in different venues, — says the appeal. — Because of the transport problems, correspondents of different media outlets fail to attend these events”.

The Union of Journalists considers that this problem can be solved by convening the media meetings at one place, and offers its own premises for the meetings.

Most of the editing boards operating in Dushanbe are located in “Sharki Ozod”, the media complex in the Tajik capital. The UJT’s conference hall is capable of receiving 50 people. The venue is properly equipped for audio, video recording and broadcasting.

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