Beirut: Minister of Information, Lawyer Paul Morcos, met with the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches, Professor Michel Abs, and a delegation from the Council during a protocol visit to his office. The delegation included Lea Adel Maamari, Professor Laure Abi Khalil, Elia Nasrallah, and Director Johnny Anton. Discussions focused on media topics and programs produced by the Council's Communication and Media Unit. Minister Morcos expressed appreciation for the Council's efforts in media, humanitarian, and social domains, and there was a mutual interest in enhancing cooperation between the Council and the Ministry of Information.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Professor Abs extended an invitation to Minister Morcos to visit the Council, with plans for a protocol to be signed soon. The delegation presented an honorary shield to Minister Morcos in recognition of his contributions.
In a separate meeting, Minister Morcos and Belgian Ambassador to Lebanon, Arnout Pauwels, discussed bilateral relations, with a focus on supporting Lebanese media, particularly T©l© Liban. The conversation also covered the new media draft law.