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PM: President Sisi demands immediate end to blackouts


PM: President Sisi demands immediate end to blackouts

Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly held a meeting today, Tuesday, to discuss solutions for the ongoing electricity outage problem. The focus was on mitigating the impact through reduced load shedding and reach radical solutions to the crisis.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker El-Markabi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Mulla, Chairman of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, Engineer Gaber Desouki, Chairman of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company Engineer Yassin Mohamed, and a number of officials from the relevant authorities.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Prime Minister affirmed that the government is fully aware of the dimensions of the current crisis related to power cuts to reduce loads, and that there have been efforts during the past period. The state, with its various concerned agencies, is working to end this crisis as soon as possible, he said.

He highlighted President El-Sisi's directives to prioritize a swift resolution, including reducing load shedding periods. The Prime Minister stressed the urgency of finding solutions and confirmed that the government is working collaboratively with relevant ministries and agencies to implement effective mechanisms that will bring a permanent end to this crisis.

The meeting delved into a review of several recently implemented measures designed to alleviate the power cuts. These actions are expected to significantly contribute to resolving the issue entirely.

Dr. Madbouly subsequently delivered a televised address to the nation, outlining the full scope of the problem and the government's comprehensive plan to address it.