President El-Sisi Meets Members of the Supreme Council of Judicial Bodies and Authorities

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with members of the Supreme Council of Judicial Bodies and Authorities, in the presence of Minister of Justice, Counselor Adnan Al-Fangari.

Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the President congratulated the judges of Egypt on the occasion of Egyptian Judiciary Day, which falls on the 1st of October. President El-Sisi expressed deep appreciation for the role of the judicial bodies and authorities in strengthening the justice and litigation system in Egypt. The President highlighted the esteemed judicial institutions’ efforts in upholding prompt justice and the rule of law, contributing to the consolidation of social peace and safeguarding the system of rights and duties, thereby reinforcing the security and stability of the nation. President El-Sisi reiterated that no one is above the law.

President El-Sisi confirmed the state’s steadfast commitment to the independence of the judiciary as a fundamental constitutional principle. He emphasized the vital need to continue efforts to develop the judicial system and to facilitate services provided to citizens, particularly through the expanded use of modern technology. The President also stressed the importance of continuing efforts to build and enhance personal and professional capacities of members of the Egyptian judicial system, given the responsibilities they bear in fulfilling their crucial role in upholding the rule of law in Egypt.

The Minister of Justice expressed his appreciation for President El-Sisi’s interest to develop the judicial system, through his commitment to providing the necessary resources to improve the operations of litigation institutions at various levels and to strengthening the independence of the judiciary and its ability to fulfill its noble mission. During the meeting, Counselor Al-Fangari showcased the achievements made to improve the efficiency of the litigation system nationwide.

Members of the Supreme Council of Judicial Bodies and Authorities affirmed the genuine commitment of all members and institutions of the Egyptian judiciary to exert utmost efforts towards establishing justice and the rule of law, in accordance with the constitution and the law. They expressed their gratitude to the President for his persistent dedication to preserving the stature of the judiciary.

The meeting was attended by President of the Supreme Constitutional Court, Counselor Boulos Fahmy Iskander; President of the Court of Cassation and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Counselor Hosni Abdel Latif; President of the State Council, Counselor Ahmed Abdel-Hamid Hassan Aboud; President of the Cairo Court of Appeals, Judge Mohamed Nassr; Prosecutor-General, Counselor Mohamed Shawky Ayyad; President of the State Lawsuits Authority, Counselor Abdel-Razak Mahmoud Shoaib; President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority, Counselor Abdel Rady Ahmed Sediq; Head of the Military Justice, Major General Hatem El-Gazzar; First Assistant Minister of Justice and Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Judicial Authorities and Bodies, Counselor Najah Moussa.