Australia celebrates the establishment of the North Ambassador newspaper in an official political presence

The newspaper “Ambassador of the North” held a special concert on the occasion of the eighth anniversary of its founding in Lebanon, and the third anniversary of the establishment of its office “Australia Ambassador”, under the auspices of the Lebanese Community Council, in the “City View” hall, in the presence of the Minister of Interior and Immigration in the Australian federal government, Tony Burke, Minister of Education Jessen Claire, Minister of Youth, Emergency and Services Jihad Deeb, Mufti The continent of Australia and New Zealand Sheikh Riyad Al-Rifai, head of the Federal Federation of Islamic Councils- AFIC Dr. Ratib Junaid, Vice-President of Canterbury- Bankstown Khadr Saleh, former MP Senator Shawkat Muslimani, Chairman of the Lebanese Community Council Elias Tannous, members of various municipal councils, a number of personalities and actors, the corners of the Lebanese community, charities, social and media faces Readers and followers of the “North Ambassador” in Sydney and the general Australia.

Initially, the Australian and Lebanese national starch and welcoming the corporal of the journalist, colleague Abbas Murad.

Then, Nadine, Nadine, the director of the “Ambassador of the North” office in Australia, gave the slogan of a speech in both English and Arabic, in which she expressed her thanks and gratitude to everyone who contributed to stabilizing the newspaper’s march during the past years. She stressed the importance of the press in enhancing societal awareness, providing accurate and objective news and information, and the transmission of the image of alienation and the importance of extending the communication bridge between Lebanon and expatriate Lebanon.

After that, the President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, AFIC, spoke, Dr. Ratib Junaid, and said: “It is a great pleasure and honor to be with you tonight while we welcome a prominent guest, a passionate, human, and tireless supporter of the truth and justice, the journalist Ghassan Rifi, where the Federal Union of Islamic Councils – AFIC is proud to support his visit to Australia.”

Dr. Junaid praised the exceptional work of the media, Nadine Shaar, a sincere and human media figure, and the editor -in -chief of the “Australia Ambassador”, praising her firm commitment to the service of the local community at all levels.

Junaid also touched on the suffering of the Palestinian people and the injustice that is happening against children and innocent people and the great ignorance of the international community, asking: Where are the voices of countries that claim to support democracy and human rights?

He said, “Australia is one of the best countries in the world, based on justice, fairness and mercy, but our main political parties do not make enough effort, so we have to do more to support civilians in Palestine, and we have to raise our voices high. This is not just a Palestinian issue, but rather a humanitarian issue and an ethical issue.”

Then the Mufti of the continent of Australia and New Zealand, Sheikh Riyad Al -Rifai, spoke, and he said: “The media in our time has become one of the strongest weapons, affects minds, constitutes ideas, changes convictions, and even leads nations and societies.

Hence, we had to address the issue of the media with a high professionalism, with credibility and transparency, in which we are guided by the light of the Noble Qur’an, and the guidance of the Prophet Al -Adnan, peace and blessings be upon him, where the values ​​and ethical principles of sublime, which are the basis of all good in our lives.

He added: “The media in Islam is a great message, a heavy honesty, and an important means of building societies. We must rise to our media, and direct it to show the facts and what is beneficial to people, the guidance of hearts, and the spread of truth, goodness and beauty.”

He continued: “With all love and appreciation, I am honored to stand today among you, on this word on the occasion of eight years since the establishment of the newspaper’s ambassador and three years on its launch in Australia. Eight years of purposeful media presence, the sincere word, and the responsible position, during which the newspaper“ Ambassador of the Northern ”succeeded in being a free voice and a fair mirror that reflects people’s issues and aspirations, and carries their concerns. Australia, for three years, the newspaper affirmed its distinguished presence in the Australian homeland, making the word a bridge between the motherland and the Lebanese society rooted on the entire land and dirt, thanks to the wise administration and the high -ranking media vision. I extend my greetings and appreciation to Professor Nadine Shaar, the director of the newspaper in Australia, for the giving and sincerity it makes in transferring the bright image of Australia, and strengthening the ties between the motherland and its sons in their homeland, Australia, which embraced them and their kouz until they became part of its cultural, cultural and social fabric.

He concluded: “Together, we celebrate today not only the age of achievement, but with a march of giving and insisting on continuing despite the challenges.”

In turn, the Federal Immigration Minister, Tony Burke, gave a speech in which he spoke about the role of the media in shaping public opinion and supporting national issues, and stressed the importance of an independent and objective media that contributes to building a conscious and educated society.

Minister Burke praised the role of the founder of the North Ambassador, Ghassan Rifi, because of his long experience in the field of journalistic work, and the prominent role he plays through his visits to Australia in communicating with the people of the Lebanese community and enhancing social relations.

He also praised the role of the director of Australia Media Ambassador Nadine, a slogan for his efforts to follow up on the activities and activities of the community.

In conclusion, the editor -in -chief of the Safir Al -Shamal newspaper, journalist Ghassan Rifi, gave a speech in which he thanked the ministers Burke Clair, Dib, Al -Mufti Al -Rifai and all the attendees for their participation that gave the ceremony more joy and held the newspaper’s administration more responsibility, thanking the head of the Federation of Islamic Councils in Australia. The North “in addition to the many activities of the actors on the Australian arena.

Rifi pointed to the march that the “North Ambassador” fought and the difficulties she faced from Lebanon to Australia, where her office was established three years ago headed by the comprehensive media Nadine Shaar, stressing that the “North Ambassador” is continuing in her journalistic work with transparency, credibility and objectivity to be the voice of Lebanon in Australia and the voice of Australia in Lebanon.

Rifi also praised the ministers Tony Burke, Jessen Claire, Jihad Deeb, and the Labor Party to which they belong, praising their embrace of the Lebanese community and helping its children, noting the friendships that bring them together with all the spectra and components of this community, which makes them a permanent choice for them and expressing his pride in the friendship of the newspaper administration with them.

Rifi concluded, stressing that the “Ambassador of the North” will remain on its era and promised to follow up on all Lebanese and Australian affairs to remain the Lebanese voice in Australia and all parts of the world are resounding and high.

After that, a number of associations and personalities that contributed to supporting the march of “Australia Ambassador” were honored, where ministers Tony Burke, Jessen Claire and Jihad Deeb handed over the name of the newspaper’s management honorary shields for: Mufti Sheikh Riyad Al -Rifai, Dr. Ratib Junaid, businessman Tony Bou Melhem, businessman Sam Harb, businessman Imad Matar, Dr. Jamal Rifi, Union of North Sons in Australia, Association of Sons With the charity, the Islamic Mercy Association, and the management of Al -Aseel Restaurant.

Also, journalist Ghassan Rifi received a honorary shield from the head of the Lebanese Community Council Elias Tannous, and another shield from the head of the Bint Jbeil Khalil Jaber Association.

In turn, Nadine’s countryside, Nadine, handed the slogan of the “Ambassador of the North” newspaper for the year 2025 and its affiliation card to the Lebanese Press Press Syndicate.

Then the candy template was cut and a dinner party was held in honor of the invitees.