Shaaban: further attention to shaping public opinion imperative
DAMASCUS, (ST) _ ” despite the circumstances triggered by the crisis in Syria ,there is a dire need to accord further attention to the culture and science and shaping public opinion,” underscored Presidential Political and Media Advisor,Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban .
Dr. Shaaban was speaking during al-Baath Forum for Dialogue organized by the Damascus branch of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party titled ”the Dilemma of the Syrian Intellectual amid Crisis”.
Dr.Shaaban urged to capitalize of the diversity of viewpoints and affiliation to different political components to serve the interest of the homeland ,describing the difference as healthy and useful .
Dr.Shaaban asserted the Gulf States have played a negative role in the Arab culture in recent decades.
“the forum’s basic aim is to implement an awareness-raising, educational intellectual plan that influences the shaping of public opinion,” said Dr. Khalaf al-Miftah, member of the Regional Leadership of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party.
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