69th Police Day and January Revolution Celebration

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,

Honorable members of the Egyptian National Police,

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today, we celebrate together the National Police Day, mesmerizing a precious memory of the Egyptian patriotism manifested in the glorious Battle of Ismailia in which the heroism of policemen was embodied and the values of sacrifice, redemption and courage were upheld in defense of the soil of the homeland, a true epic journey of striving and struggle over the course of years, which bore witness to the nobility of heroism and the honor of steadfastness.

Honorable sons of Egypt,

Our celebration today marks an unforgettable occasion reminiscent of the nation’s rich memory of the lofty meanings and values for which our heroes sacrificed their precious lives.

The value of national pride is an example of the highest values and meanings; we remember together the martyrs of the police who sacrificed their lives in order to raise the flag of Egypt and keep it flying high.

The Battle of Ismailia in 1952 is an eternal portrait in which the heroics of the police and the people coalesced as they confronted the aggression to testify to the whole world that the Egyptians are one hand and they stand together before the brutal aggression and to make this day a feast that Egyptians celebrate with all their different sects and cultural backgrounds every year. This national pride and deeply-rooted cultural heritage are the driving force for the nation's march together with its successive generations toward a better future and reality.

The great people of Egypt,

Although we commemorate the heroics of all policeman in the past, we also extend to them our greeting and express our appreciation for their heroic acts currently.

In spite of all the abrupt changes the world is witnessing globally and regionally aiming to destabilize nations, countries, peoples’ capabilities along their safety and stability in order to increase the dangers and ferocity of terrorism, as it has become a clear tool for managing conflicts and implementing conspiracies and plots, and in the midst of the current grave dangers and challenges, Egypt remained stable, which was an embodiment of the strong will of its state and great people and a result of the sacrifices done by the loyal sons from policemen along with their brave brothers from the armed forces that were fully aware of their responsibilities towards their country by completely annihilating terrorism. Let me state it clearly: “it takes constant vigilance and collective efforts to thwart any desperate attempts to destabilize the safety and stability of our nation or undermine the gains of the Egyptian people.”

Ladies and gentlemen,

It is no secret to you that in order to achieve all our set targets of advancement and flourish across all fields, we basically aspire to a safe and stable environment as well as a solid ground. Today, we are in a ferocious battle to build up, achieve comprehensive development and create a better future for the coming generations. Hence, we have been resolved and made a vow to Allah and you to do whatever it takes for the best interest of our country and people, without considering any other factors or interests.

We have moved steadfastly - thanks to Allah Almighty and the awareness and support of the great Egyptian people - from the phase of consolidating the stability of the State and maintaining its foundations to the stage of building, construction and development.

Here we are now seriously and diligently completing the mega development projects that we have started and launched across the country to change the Egyptian reality by achieving the comprehensive and sustainable development that we aspire for.

We are reaping the benefits of hard work to achieve economic reform, which is represented in the steadily improving indicators, despite the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic which caused grave and structural difficulties for most emerging economies at the global scale.

I repeat what I always say to you: "This is the first step on the path of progress and development so as to place our dear homeland in a manner befitting its status.”

Ladies and gentlemen,
The loyal sons and daughters of Egypt,

Today’s occasion also coincides with Egypt's celebration of January 25th Revolution anniversary, a revolution led by devoted youth who were looking forward to a better future and reality.

I would like to say to the youth of Egypt: "Your country needs your young arms and sincere efforts to continue the path of reform, construction and development and to fulfill the hopes of all Egyptians: having a bright future that provides all citizens with equal opportunities to have a decent life.

Ladies and gentlemen,
Loyal policemen,
The great people of Egypt,

On that national occasion, which went down in the history of the Egyptian police, I convey a message of appreciation and gratitude to all the policemen who are always on site and are watchful of Egypt's national security. I sent them a message as they maintain the effort, giving and sacrifice to fulfill their great mission of preserving the security and stability of the homeland. I also pay tribute to our righteous martyrs in the battles of the national struggle and the security work epics. I would like to say to their children and families: "Egypt has not and will never forget you.”

I extend my greetings to the great Egyptian people who are aware of the values of security, safety and stability, maintain them and appreciate the policemen for their sincere efforts in the service of this country.

May Allah protect our dear, beloved Egypt to be a safe home for us always and a beacon for good, growth and progress.

Many happy returns and may our dear Egypt stay in progress and prosperity always and forever.

Long live Egypt … Long live Egypt ... Long live Egypt

May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon you