CAIRO, June 29 (MENA) - The awaited cabinet reshuffle, naming new governors along with the swearing-in ceremony of a new government will take place within a few days, a well-placed government source said on Saturday.

Competent national and international expertise are given a top priority, the source told Extra News channel.

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli, who is assigned to form the new government, has conducted more than 65 interviews and meetings over the past 24 hours to decide on the new government amid the current considerable challenges besetting the country, the source added.

Competency, distinguished know-how and outstanding achievements top the criteria of picking new state officials, the source said, adding that a comprehensive government program is being outlined to assist the new government with handling the current challenges, upholding structural economic reforms and improving services provided to citizens. (MENA)

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