Speaker affirms support for national press, media

Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, received here today Al-Ayam newspaper Editor-in-Chief, the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) Chairman, Isa Al-Shayji.

Speaker Al-Musallam lauded the role played by the Bahrain press, citing its contributions to highlighting parliamentary achievements in the kingdom, under His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s comprehensive development process.

He appreciated the commitment of the Bahraini press to undertaking its national responsibility, by adopting issues that serve the kingdom and its citizens and raising public awareness.

He affirmed parliamentary support for the work of the national press and media, in accordance with professional ethics and responsible freedom of opinion and expression.

Source: Bahrain News Agency