Editors-in-chief sign Charter of Press Ethics

Bahrain's Information and Parliament Affairs Minister Isa bin Abdulrahman Al Hammadi has affirmed that an independent, credible and objective press is one of the most important requirements for maintaining the security and stability of the nation.

The minister said that such a press, under the prevailing democratic openness and responsible freedom, would cement national unity and cohesion, foster the values of cordiality and tolerance and enhance the kingdom's progress and prosperity.

Patronising here today the signing of the Charter of Press Ethics by the editors-in-chief of the local newspapers, the minister voiced deep pride in the landmark initiative, the first of its kind among the editors-in-chief of the local newspapers.

The initiative embodies the awareness of the editors-in-chief of the importance of their partnership with the Ministry of Information Affairs to ensure commitment to the professional ethics based on credibility, honesty and objectivity, as well as taking the top interests of the nation and the citizens into account and rejecting division, fanaticism and hatred calls, he said.