The Minister of Defense, Thabet Muhammad Al-Abbasi, congratulated all female and male journalists in Iraq and around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.

He said in a statement: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, I extend my warmest congratulations and blessings to all female and male journalists in Iraq and the whole world, wishing them further progress and advancement in conveying the honest word and reflecting the true image of a free press.

He added: On this global occasion, we must remember the heroic martyrs of journalism who sacrificed their lives in order to convey the free word and the full truth in service to their people and to show the true picture to the whole world.

He continued my sincere and sincere wishes to all those working in the press to take steady steps towards achieving their goals by creating a free and honest press that would be the true mirror of their people

Source: National Iraqi News Agency