Marqes reviews media law with press syndicate and UNESCO delegation
Minister of Information Bou Marqus welcomed Léon Kassem, President of the Lebanese Press Association. They discussed the draft media law and related developments. Kassem pointed out that the law faces challenges in reaching consensus due to differing opinions, but he expressed optimism about the minister's seriousness and efforts to regulate the media sector, particularly online platforms. He also highlighted the minister’s willingness to collaborate, as evidenced by his invitation to hold a mutual understanding session for further discussions. In turn, Marqus confirmed that he would discuss the draft law with the Parliament upon an invitation from the Deputy Speaker of Parliament and looked forward to hearing the comments of all parties. It was also agreed to explore cooperation with UNESCO on joint media projects to enhance the capacities of the technical and media sectors, as part of efforts to reform the Lebanese media landscape.
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