The state's development program also includes ambitious agricultural projects, the president pointed out, noting that the state has managed to increase the area of cultivated lands by 4.5 million feddans during the past four years, using modern irrigation and agricultural systems.

According to him, water is being carried from the water drains in Alexandria's Al-Max neighborhood and other areas in the coastal governorate for advanced tertiary treatment, to be finally used for cultivating 4.5 million feddans.

Sisi said the Egyptian population has increased by about 27 million since 2011, wondering if the state's resources have increased in parallel with such a remarkable population growth.

The president stressed that hard work is needed to ensure a “decent life” for all.

He also emphasized the need to cut public spending in light of the country’s limited resources. (MORE)

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