Madbouli stresses support for private sector as development partner

BENI SUEF, Upper Egypt, Sept 23 (MENA) - Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli underlined that the state is keen on supporting the private sector which is a key partner in the development plans which contribute to creating millions of jobs nationwide.

He made the remarks on Tuesday while inspecting El Araby Group factories complex in the industrial zone in the Upper Egypt governorate of Beni Suef.

Al Araby Group deputy chairman Ibrahim el Araby posted the premier on the action plan of the factories' complex in the Beni Suef industrial zone.

El Araby said the 3.4-billion-pound complex includes 12 factories and will create 11,000 jobs.

The factories will produce refrigerators, washing machines, fans and air conditioners in addition to producing motors and components of these apparatus.