Solidarity Min.: Government Allocates Half Trillion Pounds for Support Programs

Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Nevin Al-Kabbaj, said that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attaches great importance to the social protection file, and to take social protection measures for the poorest families and the most vulnerable groups, in exchange for any economic crisis or economic reform measures.

The minister pointed to allocating half a trillion pounds in the file of support for health, housing, supply goods, and insurance pension funds, noting that the new measures concern the poorest groups.

The minister added, during a telephone interview to the "Rai Al-Am-Public Opinion" program, broadcast on the "TeN" satellite channel, yesterday evening, Tuesday, that Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, has been working with the ministry on a file for some time, in light of the anticipation of global economic conditions, which affect the economies of countries different.