TEHRAN: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has expressed his appreciation for the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), highlighting the agency's significant contributions to public awareness and cultural promotion. Baghaei's remarks came during his visit to IRNA, where he acknowledged the agency's professional and expert capabilities. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Baghaei conveyed his admiration for IRNA's nearly century-long history of professional news reporting and its valuable services to the nation. In a message posted on his X social network, he extended gratitude to Mr. Jaberi Ansari, the CEO, along with the experts and staff of IRNA for hosting the meeting at their headquarters in Tehran. Baghaei further emphasized the 14th Iranian government's commitment to enhancing media and public diplomacy. He noted the increasing importance of media in achieving foreign policy objectives and expressed the government's determination to strengthen these efforts comprehensively.