Minister of Information, George Kordahi, on Monday received in his office at the Ministry Tunisian Ambassador to Lebanon, Bouraoui Limam, with whom he discussed the important role of the media in addressing difficulties and challenges.

On emerging, Ambassador Limam said that he was pleased to meet with Minister Kordahi and the meeting had been a chance to dwell on the important role played by media in addressing challenges. 

"During the meeting, we valued the Tunisian and Lebanese experience. The media has a significant role in facing major challenges in all fields," Ambassador Limam said on emerging.

He pointed out, "In Tunisia, we consider freedom of expression as our greatest gain. This applies to Lebanon as well, and we saw eye to eye with Minister Kordahi that freedom is a symbol of this brotherly country."

In turn, Minister Kordahi thanked the Tunisian ambassador for his visit, praising and affirming his words especially on the importance of the role of media in our societies and respect for freedom of expression.

On the other hand, Minister Kordahi met with a delegation from the Jad-Youth Against Drugs Association, chaired by Joseph Hawat, who briefed the Minister on the Association's activities.