Egypt's Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly affirmed that supporting Egyptian expatriates remains a top national priority, according to a Cabinet statement on Sunday. Addressing the opening session of the sixth edition of the Egyptian diaspora conference, he said President Abdel Fattah El Sisi pays continuous attention to citizens overseas, just as he does to those at home. Madbouly described expatriates as ambassadors of their homeland, able to reflect Egypt's progress in security, stability, and economic development despite global and regional challenges. He said the conference provides an opportunity to brief the diaspora on national efforts under President Sisi's leadership, including strengthening services, ensuring institutional coordination, and deepening ties with second- and third-generation Egyptians. He noted the active roles of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates over the past year in improving services, expanding outreach, and launching initiatives. Consular service development and digital transformation remain priorities. Madbouly praised Egyptian expatriates for supporting the economy through rising remittances—one of Egypt's main foreign currency sources—backed by monetary reforms and economic restructuring. He urged increased contributions to the New Republic through knowledge and investment, citing government incentives. On regional affairs, he reaffirmed Egypt's stability despite unrest, reiterating the country's firm stance on the Palestinian cause, including rejecting forced displacement and working with Qatar and the US on a ceasefire. He said Egypt plans to host a Gaza recovery conference and continues to support a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Madbouly also outlined Egypt's foreign policy approach of strategic balance, aimed at safeguarding national interests and securing global development support. Domestically, he highlighted Egypt's resilience in withstanding economic pressures, achieving positive GDP growth, reducing inflation and unemployment, and advancing reforms. He pointed to social protection programmes and presidential initiatives—such as Hayah Kareema, 100 Days of Health, and Housing for All Egyptians—as key drivers of improved living standards. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
