House speaker meets with JPA president

AMMAN — Lower House speaker Atef Tarawneh on Wednesday stressed that the House is concerned with the “strength” of Jordanian media, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.  He added that the Lower House is ready to work with all relevant parties to help support the stability and continuity of media institutions, especially print media that is suffering from financial crises.

During a meeting with Jordan Press Association (JPA) President Rakan Saaydeh, Tarawneh said that the media has an important national role, especially in the light of current regional situations. For his part, Saaydeh praised Tarawneh and MPs for their support to the media and their efforts to help daily newspapers overcome their crises.