The extraordinary general assembly shall convene at an invitation by the board of directors or a written request to the board of directors by a number of shareholders representing 10% at least of the company's shares.

In these cases the board of directors shall invite the general assembly to convene an extraordinary meeting within a month from the date of the request. Otherwise, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry shall send the invitation within fifteen days from the date of expiry of that period, subject to the provisions of article (199) of this law.