Public Participation in Egypt Forum Preparations Puts Onus on Government, MP Says

MP Ramadan Batiea said strong public participation in preparations for Egypt Forum 2026 places a responsibility on the government to take citizens’ engagement seriously.

The member of the House of Representatives pointed to what he described as record turnout and extensive interaction on the forum’s preparatory online platform.

Batiea said that engagement demonstrated a genuine public desire to participate, highlighting citizens’ willingness to contribute during the preparation stage.

His remarks put the focus on the responsibility that accompanies such participation: public engagement is not simply a measure of interest in the forum, but a challenge for the government to respond.