House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Wednesday welcomed Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Yamada Kenji, in the presence of Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon, Masayuki Magoshi, with whom he discussed the best means to bolster relations and cooperation between Lebanon and Japan. Berri also welcomed Human Rights Watch Executive Director, Tirana Hassan, who visited him in the company of Lama Fakih, the Director of the Organization's Office in the Middle East. Speaker Berri separately met with Caretaker Information Minister, Ziad Makary, with whom he broached an array of political and media affairs, especially the media law and Tele Liban. 'We've discussed the substantial need to elect a President of the Republic as soon as possible. We also stressed the need to expedite discussions over the media law. 'I've assured the House Speaker that Tele Liban has not been closed and shall never be closed for long as we are present,' Makary said. 'This institution holds Lebanon's present and memories, and we hope it will be a part of its future,' Makary added, affirming that all Tele Liban employees will be receiving their full rights like other public sector employees.
Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
