Planning Minister: Luxor has unique comparative advantages, promising economic prospects

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom highlighted Luxor as one of Upper Egypt's promising governorates, boasting unique comparative advantages stemming from its diverse economic activities, notably tourism and agriculture. During a visit to Luxor, commissioned by presidential directives to oversee development projects impacting citizens' lives, Rostom emphasized the governorate's potential.

Luxor Governor Abdel Mottaleb Emara greeted the minister. This inspection aligns with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development's commitment to ensuring development projects' timely execution, in line with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's directives. The primary objective is to bolster living standards and ensure public investments directly fuel sectoral development.

The visit encompasses inspections of various ongoing projects, including infrastructure, water and sanitation, education, and healthcare, aimed at fostering comprehensive development and elevating Luxor residents' quality of life. The assessment will also gauge project completion rates, pinpoint potential obstacles, and cater to the governorate's needs, underscoring the state's dedication to development projects in Upper Egypt.

Rostom underscored the alignment of these projects with Luxor's economic and social development plan and the presidential Decent Life initiative. He reiterated the government's commitment to completing the initiative's first phase and preparing for its second phase, which prioritizes infrastructure and public service upgrades in Egyptian villages and rural areas.

This field visit is part of a series of extensive tours Rostom has undertaken across multiple governorates this year, including Sharqiya, Monufia, and Beheira, furthering efforts to monitor development projects under the national plan.