Amman, September 29 (Petra) – Minister of Government Communications Mohammad Momani discussed equipping younger Jordanians with skills to verify information, assess sources and distinguish facts from opinions to promote informed public discourse.

Speaking to participants in the seventh cohort of the Parliamentary Fellowship Programme, organised by the King Abdullah II Fund for Development, Momani said responsible public debate should be based on accurate and reliable information, while citizens have the right to support, oppose or criticize public policies through constructive dialogue.

The session, titled "The Role of Media in Strengthening the Internal Front," discussed the influence of traditional and social media on public debate, misinformation and rumours and the challenges posed by the growing volume of online content and the "attention economy." Momani discussed the role of government communication in providing accurate information, clarifications and context on issues of public interest, in cooperation with media outlets and journalists.

He called for youth participation in programmes that combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience, saying such initiatives strengthen research skills and encourage informed engagement in public affairs.

The interactive session addressed the impact of artificial intelligence on media and content creation and the role of government communication in supporting informed public dialogue.

//Petra// AK