He is afraid of losing his post as Prime Minister, the post for which he has devoted his entire career. The only thing lacking is the forward looking vision of PM Netanyahu. The world is showing great interest in Egypt's successful reforms, and in the atmosphere created which attracts investments, both local and foreign. Our integrated reform program seeks to realize an economic growth rate which is three times that of our population increase rate. In terms of privatization, the Egyptian program rates fourth among countries all over the world.
International reports describe it as comprehensive, sustainable and diverse.
First on the list of state-owned firms to go private have been the productive units. The program has also been protective of workers and of their gains. Workers in Egypt have the opportunity of owning shares in their companies. Al Gomhoureya UN Chief Weapons Inspector Richard Butler is back playing at the same old game of re-igniting the Iraqi crisis to pave the way for the US to mount another military strike against the beleaguered country. The latest of Butler's ruses is placing the brunt of proof on Iraq to verify that it is free of mass destruction weapons.