Momani participates in Arab media ministers’ council meeting

By Petra - May 13,2014 - Last updated at May 13,2014

CAIRO — The Arab media code of ethics project will help develop the sector significantly, Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications Mohammad Momani said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a meeting of the executive office of the Arab media ministers’ council at the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo, Momani called for concerted Arab efforts to promote the project and implement it on the ground.

On the sidelines of the two-day event, Momani met with Egypt Media Minister Dorreya Sharaf El Din and discussed means to boost cooperation.

The two ministers agreed that Egyptian television will broadcast the activities of Pope Francis’ visit to the Kingdom on May 24 and some of the activities of the upcoming Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts.

Momani said Jordan will facilitate the participation of the Egyptian community in the out-of-country vote for the upcoming presidential election.

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