40th Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces

President El-Sisi Attends the 40th Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended the 40th Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces “October Victory 1973, Tale of a People”.

President El-Sisi Honors the Heroes of the October War

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi honored the heroes of the October War during the 40th Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces of the October War Victory 1973.

President El-Sisi’s Speech at Cultural Symposium on the 51st Anniversary of October War Victory

“In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful”

Distinguished Ladies and gentlemen,

We gather today, in a renewed annual tradition, to commemorate a victory that was and will remain a pivotal moment in the history of our beloved homeland. A victory that has reflected the will of a nation that transformed defeat into triumph and raised the flag of Egypt on the land of Sinai in an epic penned by both the army and the people. Together, they have etched the heroism of this victory into the memory of our nation, a source of pride for us, generation after generation.

Although 51 years passed, the wellspring of the October War victory continues to overflow with lessons, insights, and experiences from which we draw our vision for both our present and future. It reaffirms that scientific planning, precise execution, and united efforts in the face of challenges are the assured paths to achieving our objectives. This is a recurring message from the Egyptian people throughout the years, regardless of the difficulties and challenges.

Esteemed attendees,

The military history has recorded the grandeur of the October War victory in letters of light. However, I would like to emphasize today the role of the entire Egyptian people in achieving this triumph. All segments of society provided an exemplary model of support for their armed forces, both materially and morally, proving that victory is not achieved solely on the battlefronts Rather, it is first realized through the unity of the people, their resilience, awareness, faith, and their will to challenge and win.

Indeed, the October War victory is truly a tale of the people—the fathers and mothers who sacrificed their sons for the homeland; wives, sons, and daughters who endured the bitterness of separation. It is a tale of every citizen, from the north of Egypt to its south, and from the east to the west, who bore hardship and persevered for their country. This tale unveiled the ingenuity of the Egyptian character, achieving what some deemed impossible, proving that these people are willing to sacrifice their most valuable to protect their security and the territorial integrity of their land against any threat or aggression. The armed forces stand as the impenetrable shield that safeguards the capabilities of this nation, supported by the unity, resilience, and will of its people.

Ladies and gentlemen,

This year, the October War victory comes amidst consecutive incidents and tense conditions in our regional surroundings. This reaffirms to us once again that our choice for a just and sustainable peace necessitates our continued efforts to build the comprehensive capabilities of this nation. This is the only way to safeguard and protect peace and to deter any attempts to contemplate aggression against it.

From this standpoint, Egypt's continuous endeavors to maintain security and stability in the region stem from a position of capability and strength, and a conviction that just and comprehensive peace must respect the rights of the Palestinian people in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions, and abandon the illusions of expansion and hostile policies. This is to ensure peaceful coexistence among the peoples of the region and spare future generations the scourges of conflict.

In conclusion, allow me to express my deepest appreciation to the heroes of Egypt, the martyrs of the Armed Forces, in the October War and in all wars. To their families and loved ones, I say: "The Egyptian people are noble and never forget those who sacrificed for them. Egypt will always honor you, just as your sons honored it."

I also extend my greetings to the leadership and members of the Egyptian Armed Forces on this Victory Day. Throughout history, you have been the nation's fortress and its striking arm in protecting its land and preserving its dignity.

A heartfelt salute goes to the Egyptian citizen, the one with willpower and determination in the equation of confronting challenges and enhancing capabilities. I assure you that with our cohesion, sincerity, and awareness, we are capable of overcoming difficult circumstances, as we did before, regardless of their severity. At the same time, we remain committed to continuing development to improve living conditions and to build a better future, one where Egypt secures its rightful position among nations.

Thank you, and many happy returns.

And forever, by Allah the Almighty:

Long live Egypt! Long live Egypt! Long live Egypt.

May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon you