Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said on Saturday that Egypt needs civil society organizations and the work they do.
“The Egyptian state needs the role of the civil society organizations and their work; we are happy with that role, we appreciate it and support it,” said the president in a breakfast held with members of the “The Egyptian Family” initiative on the sideline of a ceremony to inaugurate various housing projects in Badr City, northeast of the capital.
According to El-Sisi, there are currently more than 45,000 civil society organizations currently working in Egypt to support the state.
During the breakfast, the Egyptian president answered the questions of attendees, advising them to follow the official websites of Egyptian ministries and institutions for further information about their programs, plans and work.
He added that it is important to let Egyptian citizens know what is happening in all sectors.
El-Sisi also added that the Egyptian state was working to provide job opportunities.
He also revealed that the government was working to construct 15 industrial zones as part of its plan to provide job opportunities.
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reiterated that the success of the economic reforms program was inevitable, especially given the need for millions of workers in factories.
El-Sisi added that the program’s success was due to the Egyptian people and their patience
The president also spoke about attempts to destroy Egypt, saying the state had “succeeded in thwarting them."
Following the breakfast, the Egyptian president honored several officials in charge of the national housing project.
He also handed over a number of contracts for new apartments in Badr City to citizens.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
