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"Freedom of the press is not an end in itself; it is a means of providing accurate information to society, which is above all else. A journalist should be independent, free, unfettered and provide only unbiased and fact-based news,” Babken Tunyan, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, said during a meeting with ASPU lecturers and students majoring in TV Journalism.
During the meeting held at the National Assembly, the lawmaker from the ruling “Civil Contract” party stressed the importance of observing media literacy standards and advised future journalists to always provide objective information.
With regard to media control, Babken Tunyan said journalists should not cause harm by carrying out mere propaganda, but they should be a bridge for society.
Speaking about his journalistic activity years ago, the MP said in terms of freedom of speech, ‘that profession (journalism) was more beneficial.’ “Today, our press is free, but the quality has fallen considerably. It is necessary to review the issue of literacy and education in our country," he stressed. The speakers also referred to the activity of television companies and the problems of media literacy.
The meeting was attended by Lilit Stepanyan, a member of the NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs.
Lilit Stepanyan spoke about the activity of MPs elected from marzes, stressing the importance of their work and the need for joint efforts to solve the problems of the population. During the meeting, the lawmakers also presented the structure of the Armenian parliament, the activity and functions of the standing committees.
ASPU students were also present at the Q&A session with the government. Later, accompanied by Srbuhi Atanesyan, a representative of the Citizen Reception and Document Circulation Department they visited the NA Museum, got acquainted with the history of the construction of the building and the activity of the Armenian legislative body, the rich literature of the library, walked around the National Assembly, and paid tribute to the victims of October 27, 1999.
