Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with the country’s parliament on 8 July to introduce the Cabinet’s new three-year policy program, aimed at addressing ongoing challenges, a Cabinet Facebook statement explains. “The Egyptian government’s program for the next three years is based on continued construction and development to ensure a better present and a sustainable future for the next generations,” the Prime Minister said. So, what does that entail for Egypt moving forward? What is the government tackling exactly? Madbouly began by outlining the key axes of the new plan and future policies. These axes are national security, societal well-being, economy and attracting investments, and political stability. He goes on to highlight the key points of strategy for each axis. NATIONAL SECURITY National security has been a priority since President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi took office in 2014. It was a critical point during the first years of his presidency due to a terrorist insurgency destabilizing the country, leading to several counterterrorism operations in Sinai. The military has since resolved the issue but national security remains a significant pillar in maintaining the country’s stability. Today, geopolitics plays a critical role in…
