New Administrative Capital:Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stressed the Egyptian government's ongoing commitment to enhancing the social protection system. This commitment aims to improve resource allocation and support the most vulnerable groups, ensuring that citizens' basic needs are met. Madbouly's remarks were made during a meeting focused on the session titled 'Market Regulation and a More Effective Social Protection System,' which is part of the preparations for the upcoming 'Egypt Forum 2026.' The forum is set to begin tomorrow and will continue until October 24 in the New Administrative Capital.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting included the attendance of several key officials, such as Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsy, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk, Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom, and Akram El-Gohary, Head of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).

Madbouly emphasized the importance of the meeting as part of the ongoing preparations for the forum session, which aims to address social protection and security. The session is designed to highlight the state's efforts to strengthen the social protection system, support food security, and promote the integration of government policies and programs. These efforts are intended to ensure efficient resource allocation and improve living standards for citizens.

The meeting also reviewed government initiatives to ensure the availability and regular supply of essential commodities. Discussions focused on measures to enhance market stability, including continuous stock level monitoring, intensified market inspections, and actions against monopolistic practices and price manipulation, all aimed at protecting consumer rights and alleviating the cost-of-living burden.

Future objectives and mechanisms for developing relevant programs and initiatives were also discussed. The meeting underscored the importance of recognizing achievements and addressing existing challenges to improve government performance, better respond to the needs of target groups, and support the state’s efforts to consolidate social protection and security.