The spotlight on last night’s airwaves was focused on the government's new policy statement delivered by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly before the House of Representatives yesterday.

“The new government faces a tough test before the people, parliament, and President El Sisi,” said Lamees El Hadidi on Kelma Akhira (watch, runtime: 14:49). “The new government has announced clear commitments, and everyone will be held accountable for the commitments made, including specific figures and timelines.” El Hadidi argued that Madbouly aimed to get across the notion that "the government puts the citizens first, followed by the private sector.”

The Kelma Akhira host was also keen that the government keeps to its word, adding that “after this statement, we expect it to evolve into real policies applied on the ground."

More than just a speech: “The statement is decorative and devoid of practical measures, but the Prime Minister compensated that with what he said is a 300-page document to be deposited in parliament containing the details,” MP Atef Maghawri said in a phone call with El Hadidi (watch, runtime: 2:41).

The government’s policy statement received coverage across the airways, including on Al Hayah Al Youm (watch, runtime: 24:45) and Masaa DMC (watch, runtime: 8:21).

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