Riyadh: GCC ministerial meeting rejects planned propaganda aimed at member countries. The meeting condemned efforts to compromise the values and contributions of the Gulf countries through regional and international forums. The meeting of the Information Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states raised their voice once morest the planned and malicious media campaigns once morest them.
On Thursday, Saudi Minister of Commerce and Acting Media Minister Dr. The 25th meeting of Information Ministers held online under the chairmanship of Majid Al-Khasabi decided to tackle digital platforms that spread content that does not conform to religious and moral values and violate standards. The ministers also lauded the statement issued by electronic media officials of the GCC countries on taking a unified stand towards such platforms.
The meeting agreed to focus on protecting morality, family unity and development. As it is the natural and essential foundation of society, constant attention will be paid to its progress. The meeting also resolved to enhance cooperation and integrated activities among GCC member states to achieve common sustainable development goals and enhance regional development.
The ministerial meeting approved radio and television programs produced by GCC countries and joint media projects. Co-operation projects between news agencies, electronic media and external media and coordination in technical and engineering areas related to reception and transmission channels were approved.
The ministers discussed the report submitted by the Gulf Radio and Television Corporation and the report of the GCC’s Joint Program Production Corporation. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the meeting discussed the plans of the two organizations and decisions related to the promotion of their mission within the joint Gulf media operation system.
The GCC Ministerial Meeting congratulated the Government of Qatar, its leadership, Government and the people of Qatar on the launch and historic opening of the FIFA World Cup 2022, and praised the outstanding efforts of Qatar in the preparation and spectacular organization of this historic event. The meeting also appreciated the historic victory of the Saudi national team once morest Argentina.
GCC Secretary General Dr. In addition to Naif Al-Hajraf, UAE Minister of Culture and Youth, Noora Al-Kaabi, Bahrain’s Minister of Information, Dr. Ramzan Al-Nuaimi, Omani Minister of Information Dr. Abdullah Al-Harrazi, Qatar Media Corporation CEO Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani, and Kuwait Ministry of Information Undersecretary Mohammad Naji participated in the meeting.
