Damascus:The Permanent Committee on Press Freedoms of the General Federation of Arab Journalists convened at the Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus to introduce the 2025-2026 annual report on press freedom in the Arab world.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the event was attended by Moaid Al-Lami, President of the General Federation of Arab Journalists, and Syrian Information Minister Khaled Zaarour, along with representatives from approximately 18 Arab delegations.

The report provides a comprehensive examination of press freedom in the region, utilizing data from affiliated journalistic organizations. It highlights violations against journalists and evaluates initiatives by these organizations to uphold and promote freedom of opinion and expression.

During the conference, Syrian Information Minister Khaled Zaarour emphasized Syria’s commitment to establishing a free media sector based on core principles of press freedom. He mentioned the loss of over 700 journalists during the Syrian revolution, underscoring the sacrifices made for freedom, and the significance of these sacrifices in creating a media environment that represents the aspirations of the Syrian people.

Zaarour also discussed ongoing efforts to rebuild Syria, focusing on overcoming the legacy of administrative inefficiency from the previous regime. He underscored the importance of media in accurately reporting events and addressing issues with an objective stance, rather than focusing solely on problems.