Baghdad:Former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi extended his congratulations to the Iraqi News Agency (INA) on the occasion of its 67th anniversary. He praised the agency’s significant contributions to reporting events, preserving the national memory, and strengthening public trust in Iraqi media.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Al-Kadhimi addressed a congratulatory message to the Director-General of INA, Sattar Jabbar Al-Ardawi, highlighting the agency’s foundational role in Iraqi journalism since its establishment in 1959. He noted that the agency has been instrumental in documenting Iraq’s events and its political, social, and cultural transformations for over six decades.

Al-Kadhimi emphasized that INA serves as a living record of national memory and a platform that has effectively conveyed Iraq’s voice to the world. He acknowledged the agency’s role as a journalistic school that has trained generations of reporters and media professionals who have significantly influenced Iraqi media.

In his message, Al-Kadhimi stressed the increased responsibility of the Iraqi News Agency in the current era, marked by the rapid flow of news and the challenge of distinguishing accurate information from rumors and disinformation campaigns. He underscored the importance of accuracy, objectivity, and fact-checking as crucial elements for maintaining public awareness and trust in media and state institutions.

Furthermore, Al-Kadhimi highlighted the need for INA to continue evolving its tools and platforms to keep up with technological and digital advancements. He encouraged investing in young journalistic talent and expanding the agency’s presence on the Arab and international stages to reinforce its standing as a reliable national news source.

He concluded by expressing his wishes for the Iraqi News Agency team to achieve continued success and prosperity, contributing with excellence to the service of Iraqi media.