Defense minister honours retired army commanders

Army Chief of Staff Osama Askar and commanders of top military branches also took part in the ceremony.

The minister granted the retired commanders the State’s awards after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi approved the awards in appreciation of their sincere national efforts during their service in the Armed Forces.

Meanwhile, the minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of President Sisi to the retired commanders who have performed their duties with efficiency and dedication to serve and defend the homeland.

He also thanked the families of the honoured leaders for their great social responsibility in caring for the children and educating them for noble values.