Fərid Mirzə

Farid Mirzayev is one of Azerbaijan's leading media executives, editors, and political analysts. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of APA News Agency, the flagship news agency of APA Media Group, where he oversees the agency's editorial policy, news strategy, and the development of its analytical content.

APA News Agency is one of the leading news agencies in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus. Publishing in five languages, the agency provides comprehensive coverage of Azerbaijan, regional affairs, and international developments while producing in-depth political, economic, and geopolitical analysis. Under Farid Mirzayev's editorial leadership, APA continues to strengthen its reputation as a trusted source of accurate, timely, and reliable news, widely referenced by international media organizations, government institutions, and diplomatic communities.

Farid Mirzayev is a political analyst, editor, and expert specializing in international relations and geopolitics. Under his leadership, APA News Agency has significantly expanded its analytical journalism, with its political and geopolitical coverage becoming an important source of information and analysis for both domestic and international audiences.

Alongside his editorial responsibilities, Farid Mirzayev is actively involved in developing the next generation of journalists. He is one of the lead instructors of the APA School of Journalism, an educational initiative established by APA Media Group. Through the program, he delivers masterclasses and professional training sessions for aspiring journalists, sharing his expertise in news reporting, editorial practices, news agency operations, media ethics, and contemporary journalism standards.

In 2024, he participated in the media coverage of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). In recognition of his contribution to the successful media coverage of the conference, he was awarded an official Certificate of Recognition.

For his long-standing and distinguished service to journalism, Farid Mirzayev was awarded the Progress Medal (Tərəqqi Medal) by Presidential Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In 2025, he was also awarded the "150th Anniversary of Azerbaijani National Press" Jubilee Medal in recognition of his contribution to the development of Azerbaijani journalism.