CAIRO, June 30 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday paid tribute to the resilience and patriotism of the Egyptian people, praising their unwavering commitment to preserving their homeland and identity, despite all challenges.

"On the 12th anniversary of the glorious June 30 Revolution, I greet you with pride and gratitude, commending the efforts of the Egyptian people who preserved identity of their country and overcame hardships for its sake," the president Sisi wrote on his page on social network website Facebook.

"Today, we continue steadily on the path of construction to build the future with your dedication and hard work. We are striving to shape a modern state worthy of Egypt. What has been achieved is a blessing from Allah Almighty, and a result of your patience and steadfast belief that this nation always deserves the best." (MENA)

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