Egyptian PM apologizes for recent fatal road accidents amid public anger

Egypt Independent

3 days ago

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has apologized to the public following the string of fatal traffic accidents in recent weeks and the ensuing public outrage over road conditions.
'As a government, we deeply regret some of the accidents that have occurred in recent days. We are not arrogant; we admit it, and we want what's best,' Madbouly stated during a press conference on Wednesday.
There are external forces that have an interest in 'attacking the Egyptian state and spreading despair and frustration among citizens, hoping for the state's internal collapse,' he noted.
Madbouly added that these parties are aware of Egypt's ability to confront any external threat, 'Which is why they try to weaken the state from within and make citizens lose confidence in the state's administrative capabilities,' he asserted.
'Some countries do not allow anyone to portray a negative image and take aggressive measures against anyone who presents a negative scene of the state.'
Madbouly also highlighted the significant development and change the country has witnessed in many sectors.
He continued, 'I am not saying no to criticism, because that is a full right of the Egyptian citizen. But what is the general image we want to project to the outside world?'
Last month, two major accidents on the Regional Ring Road resulted in 28 deaths and numerous injuries.
Additionally, the main Ramses Exchange building in Cairo caught fire, disrupting communications services.
These incidents on the Regional Ring Road prompted the government to close the road, which is currently undergoing repairs. Police have also intensified road surveillance to prevent traffic violations and are conducting drug tests for drivers.