Lebanon’s Information Minister Paul Morcos and UNESCO officials discussed ongoing media projects, focusing on combating hate speech, fake news, and artificial intelligence. A key outcome is the planned delivery of equipment for archiving Télé Liban’s historical footage, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for March 19 to reinforce collaboration.

Lebanon’s Information Minister Paul Morcos recently held a meeting with UNESCO’s Regional Office Director in Beirut, Costanza Farina, at Télé Liban’s headquarters. Accompanied by Media and Communications Officer Georges Awad and the Head of the Media Education Unit, discussions concentrated on various joint projects between UNESCO and the Ministry of Information.

Key topics included the upcoming meeting scheduled at UNESCO’s Beirut office on March 19, addressing the fight against hate speech, formulating a national policy on fake news, and the implications of artificial intelligence in the media sector. Minister Morcos articulated the importance of these discussions in securing continued support for media initiatives.

Minister Morcos remarked on the outcomes of the meeting, stating, “We discussed several key points regarding securing the support that has been repeatedly deliberated. We reached clear outcomes, including the imminent delivery of several cameras and specialized equipment for archiving Télé Liban’s historical footage, which is a valuable asset for the Lebanese people. The date has been set for March 19.”

The meeting between Lebanon’s Information Minister and UNESCO officials highlighted key collaboration areas, including projects addressing hate speech and misinformation. The upcoming March 19 meeting aims to further these initiatives, enhancing Lebanon’s media landscape and preserving its historical footage through specialized equipment delivery.

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