Baghdad:Head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, met with Moaid Al-Lami, Head of the General Union of Arab Journalists, to discuss the significance of journalism and media in Iraq and the broader Arab region. Al-Maliki emphasized the crucial role media plays in state-building and the promotion of democratic values.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Maliki and Al-Lami focused on the current state of journalism and media in Iraq and the Arab world. They underscored the need to strengthen media institutions to enhance societal awareness and deliver information professionally and objectively, thus supporting the democratic process and contributing to stability.

Al-Maliki commended the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate for its active involvement in organizing the General Union of Arab Journalists’ conference in Baghdad. He noted that hosting the conference in the capital is a testament to the security stability and ongoing reconstruction and development efforts across various sectors in Iraq.

Moaid Al-Lami addressed the primary challenges confronting the journalistic community and the initiatives undertaken to raise journalism and media standards. He also discussed the importance of fostering cooperation among Arab media institutions to advance the profession and protect journalists’ rights.