President Abdel Fattah El Sisi had a busy schedule last week that included a number of activities and meetings, most notably his meeting on Saturday with the prime minister, the governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, the ministers of defense and military production, interior, petroleum, justice, civil aviation, finance, water resources and irrigation and supply.
The head of the General Intelligence Directorate and the chairman of the Administrative Control Authority were also present at the meeting.
During the meeting, the president affirmed that the economic reform program will continue, alongside tightening measures meant to control prices and offer supply commodities at favorable prices.
The meeting reviewed recent security developments, and the economic situation following the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s approval to provide Egypt with the second loan installment of $1.25 billion.
Decisions to increase financial subsidy from EGP 21 to 50 per person and update the ration card database were tackled during the meeting as well. (MORE)

ource: Mena
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