Cairo: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli chaired a meeting of the Central Crisis Management Committee at the government HQ in the New Capital to follow up on the latest developments and repercussions of the US-Israeli-Iranian war: The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa, Central Bank Governor Hassan Abdullah, Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, and other key government officials.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting reviewed the latest developments of the US-Israeli-Iranian war, its repercussions on the domestic situation in Egypt, and its regional and international implications, as stated by Cabinet spokesman Mohamed El-Homosany. It also highlighted Egypt's ongoing efforts, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, in coordination with international parties to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, halt the war, and prevent regional instability.

The meeting also addressed the negative economic impacts affecting countries worldwide, particularly rising energy prices and disruptions in supply chains. Government efforts to mitigate these repercussions were reviewed, including measures to ensure the availability of commodities to citizens at appropriate prices and efforts to secure petroleum products required for consumption needs, maintaining a safe strategic stock of commodities and fuel.

The meeting followed up on the implementation status of measures recently adopted by the government in response to the crisis, including energy consumption rationalization and steps aimed at securing goods and raw materials necessary for production, particularly in pharmaceutical and medical supplies industries. The committee recommended suspending closure decisions related to public shops and facilities during the week of Christian holidays, with the recommendation to be submitted to the Cabinet.

On this occasion, the prime minister and cabinet members extended greetings to Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, and to Christians in Egypt and worldwide, wishing them continued health and success.