The Egyptian prime minister, Kamal al-Ganzouri, indirectly criticized the Arab countries and the international community for not fulfilling their promises of giving financial aid to Egypt.
Al-Ganzouri said in a press conference in Cairo on Thursday that $9 billion has exited Egypt, without giving details, and said that Egypt has received only $1 billion from “Arab brethrens” from their promised $10.5 billion, which was to be in the form of aid and loans.
He said while the Arab countries promised Egyptians some money to help up with the crisis, the Arab states instead gave “generous” aid to other states. As for the promised G8 money, he said nothing was received, as well as nothing from America’s promised $2.5 billion.
“They were serious [in giving aid], but after our differences they do not know who will come [to power]” he said, adding “the international community has given its back to us because of our differences.”
Al-Ganzouri called for consensus and dialogue to improve the economic situation in Egypt.
“I don’t charge anyone nor defend anyone, but I wish that everyone works to get rid of violence,” he said. “How can there be in a country like Egypt, and in the middle of its capital, depressing concrete barriers, things meant for defense? Isn’t it better to end this so that tourists will come?”
He also said that the citizens of Egypt deserve to be able to feel safe and secure, and that individuals who have done wrong will face trial.
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