OPEN// PM: Moves to secure fuel supplies amid regional tensions
CAIRO, June 13 (MENA) - The Cabinet's Media Center released a set of infographics via its social media platforms, outlining Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli's key engagements for the week of June 7–13.
These activities included a series of meetings, follow-ups, and high-level discussions addressing vital national issues. They featured a meeting, chaired by Madbouli, to discuss the investment plan for the healthcare sector over the next 10 years.
During the meeting, Madbouli instructed that available investment opportunities be presented to the private sector, supported by clear partnership mechanisms, the "golden license" and standardized contracts.
The meeting also reviewed over 75 key investment opportunities in the healthcare sector.
The premier also chaired a meeting to follow up on the government's efforts and preparations to announce the elimination of leprosy in Egypt.
He called for intensified efforts to reach zero leprosy cases while ensuring comprehensive care for recovered patients and the necessary social and financial support.
In this regard, the Health Ministry will provide integrated services, such as early detection and treatment, through the Leprosy Control Department under the Preventive Medicine Sector.
The infographics also highlighted a meeting to follow up on the trial operation of the Pyramids Visit System Development Project.
The meeting took up steps taken to provide services to visitors within the archaeological site. It also addressed efforts to prevent unauthorized vehicle access to the site and outlined plans to protect antiquities by establishing a designated parking area near the Visitor Center and introducing an environmentally friendly transportation system relying on electric buses within the archaeological site.
Madbouli also chaired a meeting of the Higher Committee responsible for organizing the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)'s opening celebration.
A report was presented on the progress of transportation projects in the museum's vicinity, and it was noted that the Engineering Authority has finalized all assigned tasks within the project scope.
Among other activities was a meeting to follow up on plans and procedures to expand seawater desalination projects and localize related industries.
The premier stated that the target is to produce around 9 million cubic meters of desalinated water per day. Several projects currently being studied by "ACWA Power" were reviewed during the meeting.
A separate meeting was convened to review the plan for maintaining adequate reserves of petroleum products and natural gas in light of recent regional developments.
Madbouli stressed that the government has a comprehensive action plan to meet the needs of various sectors, particularly the electricity sector.
He further explained that the government is targeting the operation of three regasification ships, starting from early July, with a combined capacity of 2,250 million cubic feet per day.
He instructed the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to fast-track the launch of the three regasification vessels.
He also noted that gas shipment contracts are in place and that fuel oil reserves and stocks are available, alongside ongoing efforts to ensure the availability of all petroleum products. (MENA)
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