Momani: The Government Remains Committed to Supporting Freedom of the Press and Media - Jordan News
في اليوم العالمي لحرية الصحافة، نؤكد الاعتزاز بالصحافة الوطنية الحرة والمسؤولة، ونحيي الدور الوطني الذي يضطلع به الصحفيون في تعزيز قيم الموضوعية والمصداقية والحوار وترسيخ نهج الشفافية.
تواصل الحكومة التزامها بدعم حرية الصحافة والإعلام، وتكريس بيئة تضمن حق الصحفيين في أداء… pic.twitter.com/IzuhGqydIJ — Dr. Mohammad H Al-Momani (د. محمد حسين المومني) (@DrMohAlmomani) May 3, 2025
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