Libya’s Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs, Walid Al-Lafi, called for a stronger, united Arab media front during the meeting of Arab information ministers held in Cairo, stressing that the challenges facing the region’s media landscape have become “a battle for sovereignty, image, and public awareness.”
Al-Lafi said Libya attended the gathering “carrying the spirit of a nation that believes Arab revival begins with a unified stance, not merely shared geography.” He emphasized that the Palestinian cause remains “the first issue in the conscience of the Arab nation,” adding that the suffering in Gaza is “a responsibility before God and history, not just a story to report.”
The Libyan minister urged Arab media institutions to confront misinformation campaigns and counter narratives that distort regional realities. “Our duty is to dismantle false narratives and protect the awareness of our people,” he said.
Al-Lafi also recalled Libya’s early role in Arab cooperation, citing a 1953 pledge of solidarity made by the country’s then–prime minister. “Today, we renew that commitment with stronger conviction,” he added.
He invited participating ministers to attend Tripoli Days, including the reopening of the Libyan National Museum and the Arab Media Dialogue Forum, saying their presence would signal support for a city working to reclaim its cultural and regional role.
Al-Lafi concluded by affirming Libya’s commitment to “a united, ethical and courageous Arab media that protects truth as it protects nations.”
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