Sisi Calls on Army to Maintain Highest Levels of Readiness

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi called on the Egyptian armed forces to keep maintaining efficiency and the highest levels of readiness, according to Presidency Spokesperson Bassam Rady.

"President Sisi met Wednesday with the Commander of the Second Field Army, the Chairman of the Engineering Authority for the Armed Forces, and the Chairman of the Financial Affairs Authority of the Armed Forces," said Rady.

The spokesman stated that Sisi directed the armed forces to continue to maintain the competence and the highest levels of readiness and combat readiness to carry out any tasks entrusted to members of the armed forces to protect Egypt's national security, in light of the current challenges in the region, and the great capacity of the Egyptian Armed Forces in all branches, specialties and armament systems.

The President also saluted and appreciated the efforts of the armed forces and the sacrifices they make in order to protect the homeland and to preserve its security, safety, stability, and the capabilities of the Egyptian people.