NNA – Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, on Monday traveled to Marseille to take part in the Mediterranean Journalism Forum, which brings together journalists from the Mediterranean and Africa to discuss press freedom, fake news, and hate speech.

Morcos will deliver a speech at the opening session, emphasizing Lebanon’s commitment to press freedom and the need for impartial, accurate reporting. The forum will also honor L’Orient-Le Jour, represented by Chairwoman Nayla De Freige.

During his visit, Morcos will meet Lebanese and international journalists and hold talks on supporting Lebanese media outlets, including Tele Liban, the National News Agency, and Radio Lebanon.

Morcos will wrap up his visit with a meeting at the Lebanese Consulate in Marseille before returning to Beirut via Paris.

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