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Egypt’s parliament backs economy-focused cabinet reshuffle

World • 5d ago
Egypt’s parliament backs economy-focused cabinet reshuffle
Shake-up brings in 13 new ministers including those overseeing planning, investment, and foreign trade. Egypt’s House of Representatives approved a cabinet reshuffle put forward by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, reshaping key economic posts as the country grapples with a floundering economy. The shake-up announced on Tuesday brings 13 new ministers to the government, including those overseeing housing, higher education, planning, investment, and foreign trade. It also creates the position of deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs, according to Egyptian media. Key portfolios of foreign affairs and defence remain unchanged. The reshuffle seems to emphasise economic expertise with Ahmed Rostom, a senior economist at the World Bank, being named minister of planning, and Moham...
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