On Sunday, January 19, 2025, a coordination meeting was conducted between the Minister of the Propagation of Virtue, the Prevention of Vice and the Hearing of Complaints, H.E. Sheikh Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, and the editors-in-chief of media outlets and media-supporting organizations at the Government Media and Information Center (GMIC).
The Director of GMIC, Mawlawi Naeemulhaq Haqqani Herati, initially welcomed the Minister of the Propagation of Virtue, the Prevention of Vice and the Hearing of Complaints, and the meeting participants. He outlined the primary objectives of the meeting, stating that GMIC has initiated this coordination meeting among the Islamic Emirate cabinet ministers and media outlet editors-in-chief to enhance mutual cooperation.
Further acknowledging the significance of such meetings, the media outlet editors-in-chief and heads of media-supporting organizations expressed their appreciation for GMIC’s continuous efforts to promote media activities and foster cooperation. They emphasized the responsibility of the media to present and share truthful information with the public in order to prevent negative propaganda and called for support from Islamic Emirate officials in this regard.
Subsequently, the Minister of the Propagation of Virtue, the Prevention of Vice and the Hearing of Complaints, H.E. Sheikh Mohammad Khalid Hanafi made remarks, stating that in the current era, we acknowledge the role of the media in shaping and improving the public. He reaffirmed the commitment to media activities in line with the principles of the Islamic Emirate.
Pointing out to media officials, the Minister stated that they are the voice of both the system and the public, conveying the guidance and orders of the system to the people and the challenges and demands of the people to the authorities. He added that by sharing truthful information and reflecting the system’s achievements and activities, the media can present an accurate picture of Afghanistan to both the public and the world.
The Minister also stressed the importance of bilateral development, coordination, and cooperation, calling these elements crucial for the mutual enhancement of activities. He concluded his remarks by promising his full cooperation with media officials.
In conclusion, both sides expressed their gratitude to the GMIC leadership for organizing the meeting and emphasized the importance of holding such meetings regularly.