Dr. Manal Awad, the Egyptian Minister of Local Development and Environment, recently held two separate meetings at the ministry's headquarters in the new capital with members of the House of Representatives and the Senate from North Sinai and the Eastern region. The meetings aimed to discuss service files and the needs of citizens in these areas. The minister and the representatives reviewed various issues, including the reduction of fees for land regularization for first-time care cases.
The discussions also focused on accelerating the pace of reconciliation on construction violations and increasing the allocations of the investment plan. Furthermore, the minister and the representatives touched on providing streetlights for roads and streets, improving and paving local roads, and updating urban areas and detailed plans. These efforts are intended to improve the quality of life for citizens in these regions and address their concerns.
The meetings also covered the improvement of infrastructure projects, including sewage and drinking water, simplifying licenses for public facilities, and supporting the waste management system with equipment for local units. Dr. Awad emphasized the ministry's commitment to coordinating with the Higher Committee for State Land Recovery and governors to examine citizen demands and consider their social circumstances.
According to Dr. Awad, the ministry studied 69 requests submitted by representatives in coordination with the executive bodies in the two governorates. The requests were examined, and complaints were addressed promptly. The minister stressed the importance of cooperation with representatives in discussing investment plan projects and addressing the needs of citizens.
The Egyptian Minister of Local Development and Environment highlighted the need for collaboration between the ministry, representatives, and local authorities to achieve the desired development goals. The minister and the representatives agreed to continue working together to address the challenges facing citizens in North Sinai and the Eastern region.
The meetings between Dr. Awad and the representatives from North Sinai and the Eastern region reflect the Egyptian government's efforts to improve local development and environmental conditions. The government's initiatives aim to enhance the quality of life for citizens and address their concerns. The minister's commitment to coordinating with various stakeholders to achieve these goals was emphasized during the meetings.
The discussions between Dr. Awad and the representatives also demonstrated the government's focus on citizen participation and engagement in the development process. By working together, the ministry, representatives, and local authorities can identify and address the needs of citizens more effectively. This collaborative approach is expected to lead to improved local development and environmental outcomes in North Sinai and the Eastern region.
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- Dr. Manal Awad, the Egyptian Minister of Local Development and Environment, met with representatives from North Sinai and the Eastern region to discuss citizen concerns and service files.
