Egypt’s President speech on 1973 War anniversary

Egypt’s President has reiterated appreciation for late President Anwar El-Sadat for taking with “heroic courage” the peace decision after the 1973 victory against Israel.

“The peace decision [of Sadat] turned the pages of the past and opened future horizons for the entire region,” Sisi said as he attended a cultural symposium to mark the 49th anniversary of the Sixth of October War.

President Sisi saluted the soul of the heroic martyr Sadat, calling him “the hero of war and peace who courageously made the [canal] crossing decision despite the specter of defeat that was haunting everyone.”

The 1973 victory is an immortal day in the conscience of the Egyptians as well as the entire Arab world and peace-loving peoples, Sisi affirmed.

He added that Egypt did not fight the 1973 War just to defend its land but also to achieve peace. “This is a matter that it succeeded in and has maintained”.

President Sisi said he firmly believe that change cannot be made by words, slogans or wishes, but rather by a long-term comprehensive vision, scientific planning, securing elements of success, and diligent work.

Egypt has been engaged in the battle of construction and development for years to change our reality in a true and sustainable way and cross to the New Republic, which we aim for for a better future, Sisi said.

“We will achieve the miracle of safe and steady crossing to the New Republic that aims to fulfill the aspirations of this and the next generations, achieve progress, ensure capabilities in all fields, and achieve a modern state where Egyptians enjoy decent living standards,” the president added.

Sisi said the state is trying as much as it can to overcome the global economic crisis, which everyone on the planet is suffering from, with sincere effort and diligent work for the sake of the homeland.

The president, however, warned against “forces of evil that possess all meanings of wickedness and hatred,” saying they spread lies and slanders to cause citizens to lose confidence and undermine their morale.