In a statement on Friday, the authority stressed that those claims contained inaccurate information and a distorted view of the legislative process and the final provisions approved during parliamentary discussions.
The authority emphasized that the draft law passed through all constitutional and legislative stages in the House of Representatives, where it underwent extensive and transparent discussions involving the government, parliamentary committees, and various political forces.
Those deliberations, the statement noted, resulted in several amendments reflecting the views raised during the debates, leading to a final version that secured broad consensus, making some of the circulated reports inconsistent with the actual legislative provisions.
The authority also affirmed that the agreed version of the bill was the outcome of a responsible institutional dialogue that reflected broad political consensus while balancing development objectives with the requirements of governance and the rule of law.
It firmly rejected claims and interpretations circulated in some reports regarding the nature of its powers, legal status, or oversight mechanisms, stressing that such allegations are not based on the final legislative provisions but rather on inaccurate interpretations that do not reflect the draft law's content or philosophy.
The authority further stated that promoting inaccurate information, taking facts out of context, or drawing conclusions that contradict the outcome of the legislative discussions can only create confusion and cast doubt on the authority's national role.
The statement highlighted the authority’s tangible achievements in implementing development projects, strengthening food security, attracting investments, and supporting the state's sustainable development efforts.
The authority called on media outlets, research institutions, and those interested in public affairs to verify information and rely on official sources when covering the draft law.
It also urged against circulating or republishing inaccurate information or interpretations that could mislead public opinion domestically and internationally, while affirming its right to take legal action against any deliberate dissemination of false information or attribution of inaccurate claims.
On Thursday, a joint committee in the House of Representatives gave final approval to the government-drafted bill to reorganize the authority, introducing amendments that strengthen parliamentary oversight of the state development body.
The legislation was approved by the joint committee, headed by Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee Chairman Mohamed Eid Mahgoub, alongside the bureau of 17 parliamentary committees and government representatives.
The proposed legislation seeks to place the authority on a permanent legal footing as an independent civilian public entity, expanding its mandate to establish and manage sustainable development zones and attract greater private-sector and foreign investment.
The draft law will now proceed to a plenary session of the House of Representatives on Monday for a final vote before being referred to President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi for ratification.
Since its establishment in 2022, the authority has overseen strategic national projects in sectors including agriculture, food security, land reclamation, logistics, industry, and infrastructure.
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