OPEN// FM lauds role of Journalists Syndicate in defending national, regional interests
This came during Abdelatty's meeting with Head of the Journalists Syndicate Khaled el Balshy.
Abdelatty praised the ongoing cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Journalists Syndicate as well as with various national media and press institutions.
He asserted the ministry's commitment to strengthening channels of dialogue and collaboration with the national press and media.
The meeting highlighted the pivotal role played by Egyptian journalism and media in accurately portraying the progress and development taking place across various sectors in Egypt.
The meeting also tackled potential areas of collaboration including the organization of regular events, dialogue sessions and educational seminars at the syndicate. (MENA)
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