Essam Sharaf's government is holding a meeting today to discuss internal and external issues, including a law to regulate construction of churches and mosques , the interior ministry's efforts to restore security to the nation's streets before the elections, the availability of household propane tanks, methods of attracting investors to boost the economy and job growth, and Eid El-Adha preparations.

Also to be discussed is cooperation with the new Libyan National Transitional Council in terms of Egyptian participation in the reconstruction and development of the newly liberated country, and employment issues.