In 1998, he became the Minister of Transport and in 2000 was appointed deputy minister of the State Revenues, then was overappointed the Minister of Transport and Communication. The following year, he became the Minister of the State Revenues and in 2002.
He began his tenure as Minister of Transport in 1998, later assuming the role of Deputy Minister of State Revenue in 2000. He was then elevated to a higher position as Minister of Transport and Communication before becoming Minister of State Revenue in 2001 and ultimately holding the top post in 2002.