Info Ministry, KFSD discuss cooperation
Minister lauds labor union’s role
Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah yesterday discussed with chief of Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) Yousef AlAnsari means of cooperation in the media field. Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud stressed the importance of highlighting the efforts of firefighters in protecting the people and their properties from fire hazards. He added that the Ministry of information will work together with KFSD in delivering cautionary messages to the public since media outlets are reachable and play a major awareness role.
Separately, Sheikh Salman lauded the substantial role played by Kuwait Labor Union in addressing workers’ issues. Minister Sheikh Salman hailed the union for helping the workers cope with their hardships. He was speaking during a meeting with the federation chairman, Salem AlAjmi, and members of the union.
Government and grass-root institutions are complementary, as they serve the homeland, he said, expressing readiness to boost cooperation with the union and other national establishments. He also met Faisal Al-Sawwagh, head of the Electronic Media Union, where Sheikh Salman affirmed that this media-communication sector has become very much influential, particularly among the youth; thus “the need has arisen to regulate it.”
The minister also expressed readiness to take into consideration any views with respect of implementing the recentlyissued e-media law, affirming the “official and private media are partners in broadcasting the responsible information message in a manner that serves the homeland promotion.” —KUNA