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Officials offer condolences upon passing of former journalist, minister Tareq Masarweh

By JT - Apr 22,2019 - Last updated at Apr 22,2019

Tareq Masarweh

AMMAN — A number of the Kingdom’s officials on Sunday expressed their condolences over the passing of former culture minister and journalist Tareq Masarweh.

In a statement carried by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz recalled the accomplishments and successes that marked the former minister’s life, whose writings and ideas contributed greatly to the service of his community and the Kingdom, the premier said.

Razzaz also expressed his condolences to Masarweh’s family and to the members of the Kingdom’s press and media institutions, Petra reported.

Masarweh was also mourned by Minister of Culture and Youth Mohammad Abu Rumman who said: “Today we say goodbye to a pillar of Arabic press and a renowned writer who raised awareness of the cause for Jordan and contributed greatly to world enlightenment through his articles and constant presence at pan-Arab creative and media events.”

“The vast experience that the deceased had made him a beacon of pure Jordanian consciousness, especially for his followers. He was a distinguished Jordanian icon to the world,” Abu Rumman added.

Meanwhile, Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Jumana Ghunaimat also expressed her condolences over the loss of the writer and political analyst, stating that “Masarweh always carried the burdens of his country and people, and led a unique example in defending the causes and values of Jordan. He contributed through his writings to the service of his country and community”.

Masarweh was the Kingdom’s minister of culture in 2011 and a senator in 2003. In addition to having been a Prime Ministry adviser, he was a writer and editor-in-chief of the Sawt Al Shaab newspaper.

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