INA–Baghdad
President Nizar Amidi congratulated the Iraqi press corps on Sunday on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.
In a post on the X platform, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the President said, "On World Press Freedom Day, I extend my sincerest congratulations and appreciation to Iraqi journalists who continue to perform their national and professional duty with courage and dedication."
"The President emphasized the importance of enabling the press corps to perform its duty freely and responsibly and providing a safe environment and the necessary guarantees for its work, which will strengthen the role of a free and responsible media in building the nation and consolidating the values of democracy," according to the X post.
"On this occasion, we remember with pride and reverence the martyrs of Iraqi journalism who gave their lives for freedom and the truth," he added.