Nushirevan Meherremli: "ATV International is not for domestic consumption"

According to him, the said TV channel is for satellite broadcasting.

"For this purpose Azerbaijan has not provided it with a frequency. The TV channel will sign a contract with satellite owners and start broadcasting. As we have not allotted a frequency for it, we only allotted a license beyond a contest. The area of the channel broadcasting depends not only on the wish but also on the financial opportunity. Naturally, the broadcasting will primarily cover the neighbor states. Then, this area will expand when possible", said Meherremli.

He noted that the TV channel will broadcast in foreign languages. The language of broadcast and the essence of the programs will be defined by the channel administration.

"We have not raised the issue of language restrictions and nature of programs. The Council does not demand from them to broadcast definite programs in any language. This issue is a competence of the TV channel. They do not broadcast on our national frequency. If the potential does not allow, they will not broadcast in any language. Moreover, the channel may hire international team of professional workers.

/Day.Az/