According to the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan (No.00 of November 12, 1995), the Azerbaijani language is the state language, and the state provides for its development. As such, the Azerbaijani language is used in all spheres of the country’s political, social, economic, scientific, and cultural life.
Law on the State Language in the Republic of Azerbaijan (No.365-IIQ of September 30, 2002) defines that the Republic of Azerbaijan considers the use of the Azerbaijani language as the state language to be one of the main signs of its independent statehood, takes care of its application, protection and development, and creates the basis for meeting the national and cultural self-expression needs of Azerbaijanis around the world related to the Azerbaijani language.
The state language of the Republic of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani, written in the Latin script. Printed products published in the state language must be issued in this alphabet. The norms of the state language encompass the orthography and orthoepy of the Azerbaijani literary language; legal entities, individuals, and officials must comply with these norms.
Regardless of the form of ownership, presenters of all television and radio channels established and operating within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan and broadcasting in the state language must possess excellent knowledge of and be fluent in the state language. Films and programs dubbed on television and radio channels must comply with the language norms established by the state.
All media entities (press, television, radio, etc.), book publishing and other publishing organisations in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan must ensure compliance with the norms of the Azerbaijani language
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