My Dear Fellow Citizens,
A free press is the foundation of a free society. All who report the truth and defend public information rights are democracy’s defenders. Every piece of news penned by a journalist serves the public’s right to access information. However, this service is only meaningful when carried out freely. Our common goal must be a country where criticism is not silenced, truths are not obscured, and journalists are not prosecuted. On this occasion, I congratulate all media workers on Journalists and Press Day, July 24, and thank the journalists who ensure the public has access to accurate information. I remember with respect those who lost their lives in the line of duty. ''