Mubarak approves NDP electoral program

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak has approved the program of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in the upcoming People's Assembly elections which propounds the party's plans in the coming period.

Gamal Mubarak, member of the NDP general secretariat, Thursday said that copies of the program will be distributed in the governorates within the coming few days

The program reviews achievements over the past 10 years and plans of the party to carry out more projects and provide job opportunities for youth in the various governorates.

Addressing a meeting of NDP youth in the governorates of Aswan and the New Valley, Gamal Mubarak said that the NDP program includes plans to modernize the state affirms and deepens the role of institutions.

Gamal Mubarak held an intellectual dialogue with youth of the South of the Valley and responded to their queries about conditions in the Arab area.

In reply to a question, he said that the Toshka project was proceeding according to schedule. President Mubarak is expected to make a field visit to the project next month.

Meanwhile, Ministry of Interior Habib el-Adly started Thursday receiving applications from candidates who wish to run the elections.

Minister of Information Safwat Al Sherif Thursday met with heads of radio and television sectors and discussed with them plans to devote time on radio and television for political parties which will contest the upcoming People's Assembly elections.