Lebanese Ministry of Information
Minister of Information, Attorney Paul Morcos, received in his office at the ministry, British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell, accompanied by Head of Media Office Olivia Jones.
Discussions reportedly touched on ways to strengthen the bilateral media relations between the two countries, whereby they agreed in this regard to initiate contacts with British government officials and British media institutions.
Talks also covered general affairs and the issue of media liberties and their protection in Lebanon marking World Press Freedom Day.
Minister Morcos thanked Britain for amending its travel advice for Britons visiting Lebanon, stressing that it was “a commendable step that signals the return of security and stability to Lebanon with the start of the new presidential term and the commencement of government work.”
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