The meeting reviewed a report on the inauguration of Mubarak International Airport in Sohag governorate, with investments of EGP 400 million, and it was implemented by the Egyptian armed forces. In this regard, Dr. Nazif thanked the Minister of Defence; Marshal Tantawy and the armed forces on such achievement.

 

The meeting covered preparations taken for the mid-term Shoura Council elections scheduled for the coming Tuesday.

 

The final form of the budget being approved by the People's Assembly Council was tackled in the meeting. It included total increase in the budget to reach EGP 7.5 billion. 

 

The meeting reviewed the People's Assembly Council approval on extending the emergency law for more two years and Dr. Nazif confirmed that the law will be applied in a new way to include terrorism and drugs only.

 

Regarding the external affairs, the meeting reviewed a report on outcomes of President Mubarak visit to Italy and Greece. President Mubarak's visit to Italy aimed at strengthening the bilateral relations between both countries within both sides keenness on opening new horizons. Twenty-four agreements were signed in the visit covering various fields. On the other hand, President Mubarak's visit to Greece focused on supporting them especially within their current crisis.

 

The meeting also reviewed a report on the Egyptian-Kuwaiti Summit held in Sharm El-Sheikh which covered the Arab situations and the Iranian nuclear file.