Abou El-Enein: New Parliament Formation Represents All Sects of Society

Deputy Speaker Mohamed Abou El-Enein praised the new formation of the House of Representatives, explaining that MP Ahmed Saad Eddin has a great deal of public work and represents an addition to the parliament.

Abou Al-Enein said on Wednesday to reporters that the new formation carries a good message as it includes persity and a good representation of both women and youth, as well as competencies that can handle the country's internal and external affairs.

Abou El-Enein added that the House is concerned with many internal and external issues during the coming stage, indicating that yesterday's opening session was historic, pointing out that the elections were conducted in absolute democracy and reflected transparency.

He stressed that "the coronavirus pandemic imposed new global challenges, and the president is racing against time to achieve the goals and ambitions that the country aspires to," adding that the president planned and implemented proactive leaps in all fields.

He pointed out that there are mega-projects in Egypt, well-studied and extended throughout the country, including Upper Egypt and Sinai.

"We need to pay attention to attracting more investments through new incentives, pointing out that the pandemic has created new challenges in the world in the investment," he pointed out, explaining that the next phase will carry the slogan of competitiveness for investment.

"Investments in Egypt are encouraged through new legislations and policies that promotes global competitiveness as well as the opening of new markets that serve local raw materials," he emphasized, adding that more attention should be paid to the African and global markets.

Regarding the human rights file, the deputy speaker said that public diplomacy must be used to correct the false image taken about Egypt, adding, "We will not stand the position of the self-defender but, rather work within the framework of an integrated system to explain the true image and the Egyptian understanding of human rights.

He explained that the file of human rights does not end at the freedom of speech and prisoners, and the accusations in this file are not credible, and he said, "Why do they not talk about the right to security, transportation, health, housing, and other rights?"

Regarding coordination between parties during the next stage, the deputy said, "We do not close cooperation with parties, who have different political views. We are all national parties, and the door is open for cooperation with any party," adding, "The secret of the Egyptian integrety is persity."