President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has reiterated that the unity and cohesiveness of the Egyptian people remain the primary and most important factor in preserving the Egyptian state. He also asserted that the state’s successful navigation of the most challenging phases of its economic reform programme and developmental efforts indicates that Egypt is firmly on the right track.
The president’s statements came during a meeting he held on Sunday with a group of press and media persons together with the Chairman of the State Information Service (SIS), Dia’a Rashwan, at the Strategic Command Headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, Presidency Spokesman Mohamed el-Shennawy said.
In his remarks during the meeting, President Sisi dealt with regional developments in the Middle East, including the war in Gaza and Egypt’s ongoing efforts to broker an agreement for ceasefire, the exchange of hostages and detainees, and ensuring the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, Spokesman Shennawy said.
Discussions during the meeting also covered the developments in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen, alongside Egypt’s initiatives to resolve these crises. Water security was also considered as a matter of the highest priority for Egypt and an existential issue, the presidency spokesman said.
Responding to questions, the president reaffirmed the preparedness and resilience of state institutions — particularly the Armed Forces and the civilian Police — to confront any internal or external threats. He emphasised that the unity and cohesiveness of the Egyptian people constitute the prime and most important factor in preserving the state.
Elaborating, President Sisi noted that Egypt had undergone the toughest part in the implementation of plans for economic reform and achieving development. Managing to overcome that stage, the president emphasised, means that we are on the right track — a situation which has been reflected in the confidence that international financing institutions have shown in the Egyptian economy.
The president then pointed out to the government’s commitment to localising industries to reduce dependence on imports as much as possible, thereby trimming down the demand for foreign currency.
President Sisi also stressed that Egypt has walked a long distance on the path for reforming various sectors, adding that some shortcomings still exist but that these would be redressed through full dedication in order to build a robust, resilient state capable of withstanding any adversities, the presidency spokesman said.
