Egypt is Coordination To accelerate the passage of the Freedom of Information Act and establish sustainable extrabudgetary funding mechanisms for public media, based on presidential directives.
The steps were discussed during the meetings Preside Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued, on Sunday, July 5, in implementation of recent instructions issued by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
During a meeting with the Minister of State for Information, Diaa Rashwan, Rashwan certain He pointed out that coordination is being made with the ministries and relevant authorities to move quickly on the Freedom of Information Law, which reflects the government’s commitment to the legislation.
During the discussion, Rashwan also presented proposals to secure sustainable funding for public media outside the state budget, while reviewing the facilities proposed by public and private media institutions to facilitate operational procedures.
He pointed out that the government has already responded to a number of these requests.
And the Prime Minister too wave Rashwan presents to the Council of Ministers his vision for the media sector, including an evaluation of the performance of ministerial media offices and a specific work plan for the coming period.
Emphasizing the government duty To provide the public with confirmed facts to counter rumours, Madbouly highlighted the weekly Cabinet press conference after Cabinet meetings, along with standing instructions for ministers to communicate with the media to explain decisions and respond to questions.
In a second meeting on Sunday. civilized region Delivered by senior economic and media officials, Madbouly reviewed efforts to settle the debts of national press institutions and ensure their financial sustainability through practical measures and improved asset management.
The meeting included Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kawsuk, Minister of Planning Ahmed Rustom, and Chairman of the National Press Authority Abdel Sadiq Al-Shorbaji.
Madbouly He stressed He stressed that resolving the debts of press institutions is important in implementing the President’s directives to support the Egyptian media, especially national press institutions, considering that solving this problem would enhance their national role and enable them to carry out their mission more effectively.
Madbouly also stressed the government’s commitment to keeping the public informed, especially in light of the current challenges and the spread of rumours.
he male Officials, including ministers, have been directed to maintain regular contact with the media to explain government policies and decisions and respond to public inquiries.
Madbouly He added He added that he continues to follow up on meetings with Rashwan with press and media councils and regulatory bodies to coordinate positions and exchange views on developing the media sector in Egypt through public and private institutions, with the overall goal of promoting constructive dialogue.