July 23, 1952 Revolution Anniversary

"In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Great Egyptian People,
In this glorious day of Egypt’s eternal days and from the den of heroes and the Military Academy, which provides the homeland every year with the best men, we meet graduates of the military academies and institutions; Egypt’s youths and hope, who celebrate their graduation today to form generations that protect the nation. We also meet new bloods in the Military Academy to have the honor to defend Egypt.

This ceremony coincides with Egypt’s celebration of the 67th anniversary of July 23 Revolution, which wrote with its great principles and lofty targets a bright page in the annals of Egypt’s history. This page shall be added to that of our people’s struggle and defence of its right to live in a proud and dignified homeland.

July Revolution managed to change life radically in Egypt. It made huge achievements for the people and an in-depth shift in Egypt’s contemporary history, which ended an era and paved the way to another one, which supported the countries capability to continue building and achieving progress.

I have to mention that this great Revolution’s impact did not only appear inside Egypt, but its aftermaths and effect extended to all peoples, who looked for freedom and independence. The world witnessed colonialism wave fading out and a new era began during which the international blocs of the Third World countries emerged for these countries to manage their capabilities and natural resources, and develop human cadres in proportion to the increasing and renewable challenges.

Let us greet late President Gamal Abdel Nasser, who led the July Revolution and adhered to its principles and constants to realize the independence of the homeland and social justice for the Egyptians.

Let me also to greet late President Mohamed Anwar El-Sadat, who contributed to rejuvenating the Revolution and to the late President Mohamed Naguib, who struggled with many great men in opening the door of freedom and hope to the Egyptian people.

Great Egyptian People,
We look to our status quo and check the changing phenomenon. We exert our utmost effort to construct and develop our nation to change this reality to the better in a way that makes us proud and satisfied and that is worthy of Egypt. We are committed to the supreme goals that Egypt become capable of providing a better life for its sons and coming generations, maintaining our patriotism and our commitment, being aware of the era’s changes and concerns.

Heinous terrorism tops our challenges throughout the past years. Thanks to the Egyptian brave military and police, we have managed to contain terrorism and destroy its infrastructure, besides defeating the extremism hotbeds from which the terrorists come to carry out their criminal schemes.

Egypt was in the front warning against this danger, and we called on the international community to stand together to safeguard the humanity from its woes and eradicate its causes.

The great Egyptian people proved that they have a strong determination and steadfastness to move ahead, overcoming all hardships and challenges. In this context, we are proceeding to face the long-time crises in the state. So, we have adopted an ambitious economic reform plan, that basically relies on reconstruction of the national economy so that it will be built on production, investment- luring and will maximize benefit of the youths’ energies in serving the country. In this regard, we made undebatable achievements lauded by the world. Here, I have to make it clear that it is our great people, who are the heroes of this stage. Thanks to their patience and endurance, we couldn’t have achieved progress in the process of construction and reform.

My sons, graduates of the military academies and institutions,
I tell you on this day at the beginning of your practical life. You start the most noble mission and bear the most noble message in defending the homeland’s dignity and its citizens’ resources and deterring any aggression on Egypt’s rights. You have to be armed with science, elite training, combativeness and the genuine Egyptian military values. I know that you will be loyal sons and you will follow the example of great leaders so allow me to congratulate you, your families, and the whole country on your graduation day.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
On this occasion, let me extend my greetings and appreciation to the souls of our Egyptian martyrs, who have always been defending the homeland’s pride and progress. We confirm to the martyrs’ families that we proudly remember them and that they remain alive in our hearts.

Fellow Citizens, Great Egyptian People
I confirm to you that our determination is firm and unshakable and that we aspire for a future in which we bear the responsibility and commitment to develop our dear homeland, Egypt, and preserve its high interests. Honestly, I tell you that security and stability are the guarantee to achieve growth and progress as nations and civilizations are built by the leadership that enjoys support and effort of its citizens.

Today, I reiterate my pledge with you to go on hand in hand in placing strong bases for achieving progress and move towards a better future. I am confident in our people’s awareness, cultural heritage and accurate understanding of the circumstances in Egypt to change our reality to the better, inspired by the spirit of July Revolution. In conclusion, I greet and congratulate you. Many happy returns of the day and may our dear Egypt live in safety and enjoy progress.

Long Live Egypt… Long Live Egypt…Long Live Egypt

May Allah's peace and mercy be upon you"