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Palestinian Delegation Visits Egypt to Discuss Gaza Reconstruction

Egyptian workers in the Gaza Strip work to remove the rubble of destroyed buildings
Egyptian workers in the Gaza Strip work to remove the rubble of destroyed buildings
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Palestinian Delegation Visits Egypt to Discuss Gaza Reconstruction

Egyptian workers in the Gaza Strip work to remove the rubble of destroyed buildings
Egyptian workers in the Gaza Strip work to remove the rubble of destroyed buildings

A Palestinian government delegation left Sunday for Egypt to discuss the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after the 11-day war with Israel, according to Palestinian sources.

The sources told the German News Agency that the delegation includes officials from the ministries of public works, housing, and economy in Gaza, accompanied by the head of the Contractors Union in the Strip.

The delegation left for Egypt through the Rafah crossing on a several-hour visit.

The Ministry of Public Works and Housing in Gaza began on Friday the removal of rubble from collapsed buildings with Egyptian support to pave way for reconstruction efforts.

Egypt sent about 50 trucks to Gaza through the Rafah crossing to help with the process.

Local sources in Gaza estimate that the fighting between Israel and Hamas has left up to 300,000 tons of rubble.

The Ministry of Public Works in Gaza said that 1,200 housing units were completely demolished, 1,000 housing units were partially destroyed, and 20,000 housing units were slightly damaged.

The cost of the reconstruction of those housing units was estimated at $150 million.

Egypt sponsored the ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian factions and Israel in the Gaza Strip after the 11-day war, during which more than 250 Palestinians were killed.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian government announced that Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh is scheduled to arrive in Doha Monday on an official visit to discuss several issues, including the reconstruction of Gaza.

Shtayyeh, accompanied by Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, will hold meetings with Qatari officials to discuss the ramifications of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, including the resumption of international and Qatari aid to Palestine.

The PM will also discuss with the Qatari officials the promotion of trade between Qatar and Palestine and the creation of job opportunities for Palestinians in the Gulf country.

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Sisi Urges Government to Complete Reforms, Alleviate Citizens’ Burdens

The Egyptian President calls on the government to complete the “reform” path (Egyptian Presidency)
The Egyptian President calls on the government to complete the “reform” path (Egyptian Presidency)
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Sisi Urges Government to Complete Reforms, Alleviate Citizens’ Burdens

The Egyptian President calls on the government to complete the “reform” path (Egyptian Presidency)
The Egyptian President calls on the government to complete the “reform” path (Egyptian Presidency)

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on the new government to complete the path of economic reform at all levels and focus on alleviating the burden on citizens.
On Wednesday, the new Egyptian government, headed by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly was sworn in before the president. Comprising 30 ministers, the new cabinet saw the merging of some ministries and the introduction of new ones, especially the economic portfolios.
During the meeting, Sisi stressed “the importance of achieving a tangible breakthrough in the service fields, especially health and education”.
He “emphasized the need to build and develop the Egyptian industry, as a strategic goal in the process of building the state,” according to an official statement by the Egyptian presidential spokesman.
Sisi has also asked the new government to “seek to attract internal and external investments and encourage the growth of the private sector in order to improve the state’s comprehensive financial and economic performance and achieve the aspirations of the Egyptian people for development and progress.”
The new government witnessed the merging of the Ministries of Transport and Industry into one portfolio headed by Kamel al-Wazir, who also assumed the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Industry Affairs.
Egyptian presidential spokesman Ahmed Fahmy said that Sisi underlined the importance of comprehensive development of policies and government performance that would be key to face the upcoming challenges.
The Egyptian president also asked his government to “maintain and strengthen efforts to preserve Egyptian national security, in light of unprecedented regional and global challenges.”