Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued a set of eight urgent and detailed directives to the newly reshuffled government headed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, hours after the House of Representatives approved the cabinet changes. The directives reaffirm the strategic priorities guiding government action and emphasize accountability, performance monitoring, and closer engagement with the public.
According to official statements, President El-Sisi stressed that the government, in its new composition, must adhere strictly to the core presidential mandates previously assigned to Prime Minister Madbouly under Presidential Decree No. 258 of 2024. These mandates focus on four main pillars: national security and foreign policy, economic development, production, energy and food security, and social development and human capital building.
The president instructed each ministry to develop a clear and detailed action plan outlining specific objectives, implementation mechanisms, timelines, required funding, and measurable performance indicators. These plans will be subject to close follow-up and continuous evaluation by both the Presidency and the Cabinet, underscoring a results-oriented approach to governance.
Special emphasis was placed on the role of the economic group of ministers, led by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. President El-Sisi tasked the group with strengthening coordination among relevant ministries and developing integrated forward-looking strategies aimed at improving economic performance, particularly as Egypt approaches the conclusion of its current cooperation program with the International Monetary Fund by the end of the year.
Among the key economic directives was a call to reduce the public debt-to-GDP ratio through innovative and carefully assessed approaches that ensure fiscal sustainability and generate positive short- and long-term outcomes. The president also reiterated the importance of continuing the implementation of the state ownership policy, expanding private sector participation in economic activity, and opening new growth areas, especially in advanced technology, rare minerals, and related industries. He emphasized the need to encourage innovation and increase funding for research and practical applications.
On the social front, President El-Sisi highlighted the importance of sustainably upgrading the education system at all levels, enhancing healthcare services, and facilitating citizens’ access to medical care. He also stressed the need to promote the values of citizenship, equality, and non-discrimination, and to encourage active participation in public life through transparent procedures. In this context, he underscored the importance of completing the constitutional requirement to hold local council elections, aimed at strengthening popular oversight of local administration.
The president concluded his directives by emphasizing the importance of continuous communication with public opinion through a professional, responsible national media capable of reaching all segments of society. He called for media discourse that strengthens public awareness, counters misinformation, and promotes a culture of constructive dialogue and respect for differing views.
Earlier in the day, the House of Representatives approved the cabinet reshuffle proposed by President El-Sisi, which included the appointment of 14 new ministers. Among them were Hussein Eissa as Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mohamed Farid as Minister of Investment, Randa El-Manshawy as Minister of Housing, Abdel Aziz Konsowa as Minister of Higher Education, Gohar Nabil as Minister of Youth and Sports, Hassan Raddad as Minister of Labor, Diaa Rashwan as Minister of State for Media Affairs, Gehan Zaki as Minister of Culture, Mahmoud El-Sherif as Minister of Justice, and Khaled Maher as Minister of Industry.
The reshuffle also involved structural changes, including separating the transport portfolio from industry, separating planning from international cooperation, and reinstating the Ministry of Information. Several key ministers retained their posts, including Khaled Abdel Ghaffar at the Ministry of Health, Kamel El-Wazir at Transport, and Manal Awad at Local Development and Environment, alongside First Lieutenant General Abdel Maged Saqr at Defense and Military Production and Major General Mahmoud Tawfik at Interior.
The directives signal a renewed push by the presidency to translate policy priorities into measurable outcomes, as the government faces pressing economic, social, and regional challenges in the coming period.
