Dr. Ashraf El-Arabi, head of the National Planning Institute, stated in an interview with \”Al-Masry Al-Youm\” that Egypt would consider seeking support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) only in cases of acute economic necessity, likening such financial assistance to an urgent blood transfusion. He emphasized that the country’s current economic strategy focuses on strengthening domestic production, improving investment conditions, and reducing reliance on external borrowing. According to El-Arabi, structural reforms and enhanced fiscal discipline are central to ensuring long-term stability. While acknowledging global economic pressures, including inflation and supply chain disruptions, he expressed confidence in Egypt’s ability to manage challenges through internal measures unless a severe imbalance emerges. \n— news from (publisher\u0026#x3d;misryoun)\n\n— News Original —\ndr. ashraf el-arabi president of the national planning institute to \u003c\u0026quot\u003cal-masry al-yo\u0026quot\u003e\u003e: egypt resorts to \u003c\u0026quot\u003cfund\u0026quot\u003e only when it needs urgent blood transfer (last episode) al-masry al-yo