Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired a meeting of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Strategic Command headquarters in the new capital. The meeting was attended by senior military leaders, including Field Marshal Ashraf Salem Zahr, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production, and Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
During the meeting, President Sisi congratulated the Egyptian Armed Forces on the 53rd anniversary of their victory in the October 1973 war. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the highest levels of combat readiness to defend the country and protect its interests. The President also praised the efforts of the Armed Forces in implementing their tasks and roles.
Field Marshal Ashraf Salem Zahr delivered a speech during the meeting, reviewing the efforts of the Armed Forces in executing their duties. A presentation was also made by the head of the Operations Directorate of the Armed Forces on the features of the future conscription policy. The meeting discussed the latest developments in regional and international issues and their impact on Egyptian national security.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces meeting also covered the situation in the region and the world, with a focus on the challenges facing Egypt. President Sisi reiterated the Armed Forces' commitment to performing their national duties efficiently and effectively to protect the country's borders, maintain its security and stability, and safeguard its resources.
After the meeting, a commemorative photo was taken of President Sisi with members of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. In a speech delivered on the occasion, President Sisi paid tribute to the heroes of the October 1973 war, saying that the Egyptian people had made a historic achievement by crossing the Suez Canal and regaining the Sinai Peninsula.
President Sisi also spoke about the current challenges facing Egypt, including economic difficulties and regional instability. He vowed that the government would not shirk its responsibilities and would work to address these challenges. The President emphasized that building a strong and prosperous Egypt was a national duty and a historic responsibility.
The President concluded his speech by reaffirming Egypt's commitment to defending its national security and sovereignty. He also expressed his confidence in the Egyptian people's ability to overcome challenges and build a brighter future. The President added that Egypt would continue to support the Palestinian cause and advocate for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Key points
- The Egyptian President emphasized the importance of maintaining high levels of combat readiness to defend the country and protect its interests.
- President Sisi paid tribute to the heroes of the October 1973 war and reiterated Egypt's commitment to defending its national security and sovereignty.
- The President expressed his confidence in the Egyptian people's ability to overcome challenges and build a brighter future.
