BJA-IPI,MENA cooperation discussed

Manama, (BNA): Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) received at its headquarters in Juffair Director of the International Peace Institute, Middle East and North Africa (IPI,MENA) Nejib Friji. Discussions focused on boosting cooperation between BJA and the institute through signing an agreement between both sides. Friji congratulated the new board of directors, lauding the association's democratic elections experience which was characterised by impartiality and transparency. He underlined the role of media and journalism in promoting peace, tolerance and co-existence in the community. BJA Board Chairperson Ahdiya Ahmed Al Sayed lauded the visit of IPI,MENA Director, hailing cooperation between the association and the institute to promote peace. She stressed that Bahrain has always been keen on fostering tolerance, peaceful coexistence, religious freedom, pluralism, respect and human rapprochement. The meeting was attended by BJA Deputy Board Chairperson Rashid Al Hamer and Executive Director Fawaz Suleiman.