(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt)Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Monday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Social Solidarity Minister Nevin El-Kabbag to review the state's vision of protecting and improving the quality of life of the elderly and eliminate the challenges they face. The official spokesperson for the presidency, Ahmed Fahmy, stated that the president was briefed on the services provided to the elderly, including social, insurance, and health services. He also discussed the importance of facilitating transactions for the elderly in all institutions, coordinating efforts, and developing a common vision to provide them with the means to live in dignity. He also directed the allocation of EGP 100 million from the“Tahya Masr” Fund to support the fund for the elderly, which is planned to be established soon. Moreover, the president instructed the modernization and development of the bank's information and technology systems and facilitated financial inclusion and electronic banking procedures in line with the state's efforts for digital transformation.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 02, 2024 20:20 UTC