Beirut:Information Minister, Attorney Paul Morcos, recently welcomed Fadl Maarek, the Director General of Jordan Radio and Media Director of the Jerash Festival, to his ministry office. The meeting was attended by Majida Dagher, Media Adviser to the National Higher Conservatory of Music.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Maarek described the visit as cordial, highlighting ongoing program exchanges and partnerships between Radio Lebanon and Radio Jordan. He expressed hope for strengthening bilateral media relations and exchanging ideas to enhance these ties. Additionally, Maarek emphasized the importance of Lebanese cultural and artistic presence at the Jerash Festival's events, as consistently noted by the Executive Director of the festival.
Minister Morcos also engaged with a delegation from the Save the Children association, led by Director General Nora Ingdal, and accompanied by Yara Hamadeh and Rana Kharrat. The discussions centered on Lebanon's national media guidelines concerning children's rights, focusing on guiding principles and professional standards that should be considered in media content involving children. These guidelines underscore that protecting children aligns with media freedom and forms a critical pillar of ethical journalistic practice.
In a separate meeting, Minister Morcos met with Tamim Khallaf, Egypt's newly appointed Ambassador to Lebanon, to discuss the general situation and explore ways to enhance media cooperation between Lebanon and Egypt.
