[2] It represents the interests of the state in a variety of areas before national and international courts and arbitral tribunals.
Its stated aim is to defend public funds and the interests of the Egyptian people.
[2] The Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority is divided into several departments, each of which is competent to represent the state before a specified kind of court with respect to jurisdiction.
All the departments are headed by their respective vice presidents, although the Department of Foreign Disputes is always headed by the president of the Authority.
The current State Solicitor Asser Harb is primarily known for his eminent international legal practice within the Department of Foreign Disputes.