Protocol of the Dialogue Session Between the Syrian Ministry of Media and the Syrian Reconstruction Channels

📅 Friday, March 21, 2025

📍 Zoom Platform

👥 16 Administrative Supervisors

Attendees (as mentioned in the session):

Muhanad Najar, Mohamad Nour Aldghim, Nasreen, Abdulkader Ghali, Al Masalmeh Mohammad, Albaraa Alsaadi, Bassam, Diaa Zina, Diana Alali, Hussein Alboraki, Mustafa, Mahmoud Almizel, Sajed, Mohammad Jaafar Albarghash, Rami Musleh, Salah Alddin Alkhalaf.

Key Discussion Points:

Assessment of the Ministry of Information’s Performance:

Discussion on expectations from the ministry and what has not been achieved.

The absence of official media platforms covering essential news and information for Syrians.

Proposed Suggestions:

Launching an official Syrian news channel broadcasting across various fields.

Establishing an international multilingual media council to combat misinformation.

Appointing an official government spokesperson to enhance communication with the public.

Activating official media as an effective tool to support reconstruction projects.

Organizing national media campaigns to unify Syrian discourse inside and outside the country.

Creating a reliable official website to publish news quickly and accurately.

Responses from the Ministry of Information Representative, Mohammad Al-Saleh:

Work is underway to restructure official media, with the official Syrian television set to launch soon.

The appointment of an official spokesperson is delayed due to the nature of the interim government.

Setting strict standards for selecting media professionals to prevent media infiltration.

Plans to hold regular press conferences for government ministers.

Additional Inputs:

How to engage Syrian youth abroad in supporting the Ministry of Information.

The possibility of reinstating former employees from the previous regime under a legal framework.

Submitting periodic reports on the situation in Syrian provinces.

Establishing a national media council to counter misinformation campaigns.

Utilizing Syrian expertise worldwide to support Syrian media.

Conclusion:

The minister emphasized the importance of continuous communication between the ministry and initiatives, working on improving Syria’s media image and countering hostile propaganda. It was also agreed to hold future sessions with other ministries to discuss upcoming projects and challenges facing Syria’s reconstruction efforts.