CAIRO – 30 April 2023: Ahead of the opening session of the National Dialogue scheduled for May 3, Egyptian politicians spoke to media presenting their priorities and ambitions with regard to the talks. Member of the Economic Committee at the Tagamoa Party Sherif Fayad addressed the issue of price hikes of goods, recommending to set a maximum margin of profit for merchants, cutting it down from 60-70 percent to 20-25 percent, and combating monopoly. Yet, he stressed that the government should still play a significant role in strategic sectors that have direct impact on the people's livelihoods. Parliamentarian and Member of the Board of the National Dialogue Amira Saber highlighted the powerful impact of the talks, pointing out to the president's approval to extend the judicial supervision on elections. Member of the Board of the National Dialogue Talaat Abdel Qawy underscored that the principle of social justice is at the center of the sessions.
