Concluding his speech, President Sisi said that Egypt is a big country, and God willing, the coming days will be better than the past.

Wishing Egypt's Coptic Christians a merry Christmas, President Sisi expressed his extreme appreciation and respect to Pope Tawadros II before leaving.

Following his speech, President Sisi posed for a photo-op with the deacons' choir and Pope Tawadros II, amidst a state joy that prevailed among everyone.

President Sisi gave Pope Tawadros II a flower bouquet on behalf of the Egyptians, greeting him before leaving the mass. (MENA)

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