CAIRO, Sept 20 , 2018 (MENA) - The cabinet honoured on Thursday former governors in appreciation for their efforts. Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli conveyed a message of respect and appreciation from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to the honoured ex-governors. Madbouli praised them for the efforts they had exerted to confront many challenges and problems and to overcome them in addition to their efforts to accomplish many projects. Former North Sinai governor Abdel Fattah Harhour - speaking on behalf of the honoured ex-governors - thanked the president for his gesture to organise this ceremony and thanked the premier for attending the event despite of his busy agenda. He also thanked the former premiers; Ibrahim Mahlab and Sherif Ismail, for their continued support for the former governors. He wished new governors success in their mission. Harhour offered the premier a copy of the Quran as a souvenir and wished him all the best.