The Egyptian president took advantage of the 74th anniversary of the Revolution of July 23, 1952 to defend his record, call for peace in the Middle East and reaffirm his project for a “New Republic”.
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi on Thursday described the revolution of July 23, 1952 as a “decisive turning point in the history of the nation”, on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the overthrow of the Egyptian monarchy.
Led by the free officers, this movement led to the abolition of the monarchy and the proclamation of the republic in 1953.
Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi considered that its principles, notably social justice and the construction of a strong state, continued to guide national action.
The Egyptian head of state considered it necessary to learn from the successes and failures of this period to build a modern “New Republic”, capable of protecting the country’s citizens and resources.
Presenting his results since 2014, he cited the fight against terrorism, the development of infrastructure, the creation of new cities, the rehabilitation of informal areas and the development of desert lands.
He also mentioned the progress claimed in energy, education, health, tourism and industry, as well as the “Dignified Life” social initiative.
Mr. Al-Sissi acknowledged that regional conflicts imposed heavy economic constraints on Egypt. He attributed the maintenance of national stability to the resilience of the population and the strength of institutions.
Diplomatically, the president called on the international community to intensify its efforts to end wars. He rejected “any aggression against Arab countries” and called on the parties involved to show restraint, stop the escalation and resume negotiations.
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