Former finance minister Youssef Boutros Ghali gives first extensive interview after 14 years abroad

Former Egyptian Finance Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali has appeared in a two-part interview on the "Moaad Ma'a Lamees" podcast, discussing his return to Egypt and his tenure.

• Ghali said his 14-year absence felt like returning from a desert, having left expecting to be away for only a week.
• He stated the Egyptian economy is "on the right track" and that competent people must be at the helm.
• Ghali said he was not afraid when former President Mubarak told him "your neck if you don't succeed, your neck will fly."
• He acknowledged his economic team made mistakes and described his relationship with former Prime Minister Kamal El-Ganzouri as mutual dislike.