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Egypt's Prime Minister reviews measures to secure essential commodity stocks and reform subsidy system
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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a high-level meeting to assess measures for securing essential goods and reforming the subsidy system. Key officials, including the Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, and the Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Dr. Sherif Farouk, attended. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of continuous monitoring and inter-agency coordination to protect essential supplies, especially given regional tensions affecting global supply chains. He noted that government actions have maintained sufficient reserves for several months. PM Madbouly highlighted that current regional and international crises necessitate expenditure rationalization, leading Egypt to implement stricter governance of its subsidy system to support vulnerable populations. Minister of Supply Sherif Farouk detailed efforts to ensure affordable essential goods through market monitoring, confirming robust strategic reserves as per President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives, which helps prevent market manipulation and ensures price stability. Cabinet Spokesperson Mohamed El-Homsani stated the meeting focused on optimizing resource utilization to meet state social goals and address the needs of targeted groups.
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