Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary welcomed the chairman of Sputnik Radio in Lebanon, Dmitry Tarasov, who paid him an acquaintance visit. The pair reportedly discussed the media situation in general. NNA Read More »
Makary To Discuss Contingency Plan With Media Institutions
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, on Friday invited media institutions in Lebanon for a meeting at 11:00 am on Tuesday October 31 at the Ministry of Information to discuss an emergency plan to deal with the current developments. NNA Read More »
Makary Broaches General Situation With UN’s Wronecka
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, received in his office at the ministry, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka. Discussions between the pair reportedly touched on the general situation and the important role that the media plays in light of the current circumstances, in addition to the issue of the new ... Read More »
Makary Broaches Current Developments, Media Emergency Plan With Tele-Lumiere Media Delegation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, welcomed, at his ministry office, a media delegation which included: Head of the Episcopal Commission for media outlets and Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Tele Lumiere”, Bishop Antoine Nabil Andari, Télé Lumière’s Executive Director- Noursat Board Chairman Jacques Kallassy, Executive Director of ... Read More »
Makary Patronizes “Graphic Designers Syndicate” Commemoration Event: The Will To Live Will Triumph Over Death
The Graphic Designers Syndicate in Lebanon honored 11 of its members in its 5th honorary celebration held on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its founding, which turned into a festival of solidarity with the Lebanese press, held at the Lancaster Hotel – Raouche under the patronage of Caretaker ... Read More »
Makary, UN’s Riza Plan To Bolster Fight Against Fake News
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, welcomed UN Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Imran Riza, with whom he discussed the impact of fake news on the general situation, especially under the prevailing circumstances. The pair also highlighted the need to boost cooperation between the United Nations and the Ministry of ... Read More »
Makary Meets AFP Delegation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, met with a delegation of Agence France Presse (AFP), with whom he discussed the latest targeting of journalists on Lebanon’s southern border. During the meeting, Makary stressed that the investigations will continue until truth is uncovered. He also asked the AFP to follow up ... Read More »
Makary: Flouting International Law Nothing New To Israel
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, said via “X” platform: “Israel, the usurper, proves to us every day that it is a criminal and merciless killing machine that neither respects sacred things, nor gives them any importance. As for flouting the international law, it is nothing new to Israel. Unfortunately, ... Read More »
Mikati Meets Makary
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met, at the Grand Serail on Tuesday, with Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary. “Talks touched on the situation in the south and the region, and the media coverage of this critical stage,” Makary told reporters following the meeting. He added that he will also ... Read More »
Makary In Letter To Reuters And AFP: We Regret Equating The Killer With The Killed
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, sent a letter to Reuters and AFP, in which he regretted the new agencies’ coverage of the killing of video journalist Issam Abdallah and the injury of reporter Christina Assi. In his letter, Makary criticized the two agencies for “equating the killer with killed,” ... Read More »