Update 4- Sisi: Launching national strategy for human rights milestone in Egypt’s history

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said Egypt’s vision for human rights is based on a number of key principles, topped by the integration and interconnection among all rights and freedoms.
Speaking on launching the strategy on Saturday, He added that there is a strong link between democracy and human rights, highlighting the importance of realizing a balance between rights and duties as well as the rights of individuals and societies.
Commitment to protecting rights and freedoms can be achieved through effective and efficient legislation and sound general policies as well as the efforts exerted by national institutions to put them into effect.
As the state depends in its efforts on legal and constitutional principles and commitments, the constitution has realized a leap in this respect as it entrenched the principles of citizenship, justice, and equality in rights and duties, the president said.
He added that the Egyptian state is committed to respecting and protecting rights of physical safety, personal freedom, participation in political life, freedom of expression and formation of non-governmental organizations.
He added that Egypt has always welcomed different opinions as long as they do not harm freedom of others and aim at constructive criticism.