Egypt merges ministries as it pursues economic reforms

Egypt's parliament on Tuesday (February 14th) approved a cabinet reshuffle that includes a merger of the ministries of investment and international co-operation, as the country pushes ahead with major economic reforms, AFP reported.

The reshuffle, presented by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, comes at a critical time for Egypt following a spike in consumer prices since the central bank floated the pound in November and the government cut fuel subsidies.

The revamp brought the ministry of investment under the ministry of international co-operation, according to a statement on the parliament's website.

It also brought eight new ministers into the government of Prime Minister Sherif Ismail to oversee the portfolios of supply and internal trade, planning, agriculture, parliamentary affairs, education, transport, higher education and local development.

The new ministers are expected to be sworn in by al-Sisi before they take up their duties.

Do you like this article?

0 Comment(s)

Comment Policy * Denotes Required Field 1500 / 1500