Egypt Installs New Cabinet Amid Economic and Regional Challenges
President Sisi swears in new ministers to address inflation, power cuts, and diplomatic tensions.
- Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reappointed, leading a Cabinet with significant changes in key ministries.
- Ahmed Kouchouk, former deputy finance minister, named new finance minister, focusing on fiscal discipline and debt reduction.
- Badr Abdelatty replaces Sameh Shoukry as foreign minister, emphasizing Egypt's diplomatic role in regional conflicts.
- New defense minister General Abdel Majeed Saqr appointed, highlighting military's ongoing influence in governance.
- Economic priorities include mitigating rising prices, boosting investment, and addressing chronic power shortages.