Cairo:Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has expressed the Egyptian government's support for initiatives aimed at developing the country's media landscape. He emphasized the importance of empowering both public and private media institutions to enhance their ability to fulfill their national and professional responsibilities.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Madbouly made these remarks during a meeting with Minister of State for Information Diaa Rashwan. The meeting was focused on reviewing the ministry’s proposal for Egypt’s first annual media conference, which aligns with directives from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The conference is intended to advance the media sector by addressing the challenges and opportunities it faces.

Rashwan informed the Prime Minister about the ministry's extensive preparatory consultations, which included 12 meetings with various stakeholders in Egypt’s press and media sectors. These discussions engaged heads of key media regulatory authorities, journalists, media professionals, and representatives from national and private media outlets. The aim was to ensure that media professionals are integral partners in shaping the future of Egyptian media.

The consultations highlighted several needs and practical proposals to improve conditions in the media sector. Madbouly concluded the meeting by instructing continued coordination with relevant bodies to finalize the conference's framework and agenda, aiming to produce decisions that will help Egypt's media sector adapt to regional and international changes.