CAIRO, Feb 22 (Aswat Masriya) Workers from Egypt’s largest textile company finally went back to work on Saturday, after a twelve-day strike.

The decision to suspend the strike came as a response to the investment minister agreeing to their demands for better pay conditions and that an elected committee be formed to manage their affairs.

Textile production plays a significant role in Egypt’s economy, coming at 26.4% of the country’s GDP in 2007 – 2008, according to official statistics.

A number of workers gathered in front of the company’s headquarters last Saturday, chanting against the CEO and the chairman of the holding company whom they want removed.