Egypt's minister of planning Ashraf Araby denied on Thursday media reports on his resignation following the parliamentary rejection of the Civil Service Law, Yum 7 reported. Mr. Araby said the national strategy for the sustainable development till 2030 would be launched Jan. 28. He added he would hold a number of meetings with officials to discuss repercussions over the negative effects of the suspension of the law. The law was rejected with a majority of 332 votes while seven MPs abstained.