A bill on regulating immigration and providing care for Egyptians abroad has been finalized and will be referred to the Cabinet for approval, Manpower and Immigration Minister Nahed Ashry said.
According to the bill, August 1 will be celebrated as the day of Egyptians abroad, she said.
Also, the bill orders the formation of a national council to regulate immigration issues and support Egyptians abroad, she added.
Edited translation from MENA
