Information Minister, Paul Morcos, said his role requires addressing all the Lebanese and conveying Cabinet decisions, noting criticism does not deter him as it often stems from misunderstanding the position. The Minister stressed ministerial solidarity, even when he personally objects within Cabinet. Morcos highlighted heavy human losses, exceeding 2,500 killed ... Read More »
Morcos partakes in “Cry of South” day in Bkirki: National platform to convey Southerners’ needs; roadmap of relief & resilience demands reflected in conscience of President & government
An expanded meeting was held at the Patriarchal See in Bkirki on Sunday, as part of the “Day of Love and Solidarity” dedicated to the South, bringing together Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, Papal Nuncio Paolo Borgia, Information Minister, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, alongside several members of parliament, ... Read More »
Minister Morcos to Al-Hadath: President Aoun’s speech is a roadmap to turn Lebanon from a bargaining chip into a state
Minister of Information Paul Morcos said in an interview with Al-Hadath that the speech delivered by Joseph Aoun laid out a roadmap for the country based on the exercise of national sovereignty and transforming Lebanon “from a card in someone else’s pocket into a state capable of negotiating for itself.” ... Read More »
Morcos meets with UNDP delegation to launch national campaign to promote solidarity, receives producer Sadiq Al-Sabah, Artist Saad Hamdan
Minister of Information, Dr. Paul Morcos, on Tuesday received in his office a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which included the Peace-building Project Manager, Rami Jabbour, and the Communications and Media Officer for the Peace-building Project, Maya El-Dib. The meeting was an opportunity to follow up ... Read More »
Morcos: Salam Advances Contacts to End War as Security, Displacement and Market Oversight Reviewed
Information Minister, Paul Morcos, on Tuesday said that Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, reviewed ongoing contacts aimed at ending the war, alongside discussions on the Masnaa crossing, security conditions and traffic management in Beirut, as well as displacement needs and relief requirements. Interior Minister, Ahmad Al-Hajjar, outlined intensified coordination, patrols and checkpoints to ease ... Read More »
Minister Morcos praises President Aoun’s Bkirki stances: His positions and initiatives affirm the state’s constants
Information Minister, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, praised “the national positions and initiatives” expressed today by President Joseph Aoun in Bkirki, considering them to “clearly reflect the Lebanese state’s constants and full commitment to its sovereign responsibilities.” “His Excellency’s assertion that negotiation is not concession and diplomacy is not surrender, ... Read More »
Morcos to ABC News: For supporting Lebanese President’s initiative to stop the war, mobilize humanitarian aid
In a special interview with ABC News, Information Minister, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, affirmed that “what is happening in southern Lebanon constitutes a serious escalation with very worrying humanitarian dimensions,” stressing that “Israeli attacks are not limited to pressuring residents to flee, but extend to systematically destroying their homes, denoting ... Read More »
Morcos: Finance Minister to Visit Washington as Aid Declines, Health Sector Toll Mounts
Information Minister, Dr. Paul Morcos, on Thursday said that the finance minister will travel to Washington to seek assistance, noting a decline in international aid to Lebanon compared to 2024, alongside falling state revenues. Morcos stressed the state’s commitment to paying salaries, dismissing reports to the contrary as inaccurate. ... Read More »
Morcos: Lebanon rejects war, backs international negotiations
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, responded to a question during an interview on the Greek TV channel Open regarding whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement about the approaching end of the war in Iran would affect Lebanon, particularly given Israel’s intentions to remain in the south. Morcos described the ... Read More »
Minister Morcos during meeting with electronic websites’ owners affirms adoption of five media principles: Responsibility, refraining from incitement, verifying information, balanced discourse, and promoting national unity
A consultative meeting was held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Information, at the invitation of Minister Dr. Paul Morcos, with the participation of news agencies and electronic websites’ owners to keep pace with the current situation in a manner consistent with the national role of digital media and its ... Read More »
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