By Dina Yehia
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence and Military Production, Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher, met on Monday with a number of personnel from the Second and Third Field Armies at the ministry’s General Secretariat.
Several Armed Forces commanders attended the event that reviewed combat training system.
During the meeting, Zaher conveyed the greetings and appreciation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to the personnel.
The minister stressed that enhancing the combat and technical capabilities of units and formations across all branches and specialisations remains a key priority for the General Command of the Armed Forces during the current phase.
He also urged the personnel to maintain high morale, pursue rigorous and continuous training, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the current phase.
He emphasised that these efforts are essential to maintaining the Armed Forces at the highest levels of combat readiness and ensuring their ability to fulfil their assigned duties effectively.
Zaher also shared breakfast with the personnel, reflecting the Armed Forces’ continued emphasis on direct engagement with its personnel and maintaining close communication across all levels.
The meeting is part of the Armed Forces’ General Command ongoing commitment to holding regular meetings with combat personnel to monitor the combat training system, assess levels of preparedness, and promote a unified understanding of issues related to the operational mechanisms of the Armed Forces at all levels.
