By Yasser Abdullah
Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine el- Qabbag received Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Singapore’s Minister for Social and Family Development to discuss the programmes and activities that support the stability of the family in both countries. Dominic Goh, Singaporean Ambassador to Egypt, attended the meeting.
During the meeting, Minister el-Qabbag reviewed the various programmes and activities implemented by the ministry and aimed at stabilising the Egyptian family, foremost of which is the “Mawada”, initiative.
“The initiative aims to rehabilitate those who are about to get married in a way that guarantees psychological and social stability and preserves the entity of the modern family,” a ministry statement quoted the minister as saying.
“Work is also on for finalising a programme for drug addiction recovery, other for women guidance, and another for community development,” the minister said, referring to the permanent co-operation between the ministry and the Egyptian Dar Al-Iftaa, to issue fatwas on issues that are of relevance to these programmes.
From his side, Mr Zulkifli said that his country places family atop of its priorities, and works to combat all the risks it faces, including globalisation and its negative effects on the family.
