ALAMEIN, June 30 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said Monday that the June 30 Revolution represented a national epic drawn by Egyptians to bring the state back to its right path.

In a speech marking the revolution and published by the presidency Monday, the president said: "Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the enduring June 30th Revolution, which forged a national epic, etched by the sons of Egypt, where wills converged and the voice of the people prevailed."

"The masses decided to reclaim Egypt, its identity, history, and destiny, to stand united against terrorism and conspiracies, break the waves of chaos, thwart attempts of blackmail and appropriation, and restore the state to its correct path, said the president.
The June 30 Revolution served as the springboard for the New Republic. Since 2013, Egypt has been crafting a new history, not with words, but with actions; not with slogans, but with projects," he added.

"The path has not been easy; we faced terrorism, with the blood of our martyrs and the bravery of our men, ultimately defeating it, with the grace of Allah. Simultaneously, we addressed both internal and external challenges, while steadfastly continuing on the path of comprehensive development and the building of a modern Egypt, driven by the sincere efforts of its honorable people. We established robust infrastructure, and here we are today, engaged in building, developing, modernizing, and advancing this homeland, establishing monuments of accomplishments that inspire hope and firmly grasp the opportunity for a better life", he said.

"I address you today as the entire region groans under the fires of wars. The cries of victims rise from devastated Gaza, extending to the conflicts in Sudan, Libya, Syria, Yemen, and Somalia. From the platform of historical responsibility, I urge the parties in the conflict and the international community to continue to take all necessary measures and heed the voice of wisdom and reason, to spare the peoples of the region the scourges of destruction and devastation", he said.

"Egypt, always a steadfast advocate for peace, firmly believes that peace is not born of bombardment, nor is it imposed by force, nor achieved through normalization rejected by peoples. True peace is built upon the foundations of justice, equity, and understanding. The continuation of war and occupation will never yield peace; rather, it fuels the spiral of hatred and violence and opens the doors to vengeance and resistance, which will not close. Enough with violence, killing, hatred, enough with occupation, displacement, and dispersion", said president Sisi.

"Though peace may appear elusive, it is never impossible; it has always been the choice of the wise. Let us draw inspiration from the Egyptian-Israeli peace experience of the 1970s, which was mediated by the United States, and stands as a testament that peace is possible to achieve, provided there is genuine good faith. Peace in the Middle East will only be achieved with the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital", he said.

"The true power of Egypt resides not merely in its weaponry, but within your profound awareness, the solidarity of your ranks, and your unwavering rejection of all incitements to frustration, division, and hatred, " said the president. Indeed, the burdens are heavy, and the challenges are formidable, but we bow only to Allah the Almighty. We will not deviate from our ambitions for a dignified homeland. I feel your burdens and assure you that alleviating them is a top priority for the state, especially amidst the turbulent conditions surrounding us," the president noted .

"In the conclusion, I extend a salute of respect and loyalty to the souls of our righteous martyrs, who watered the soil of this homeland with their pure blood, causing it to grow in honor and dignity. And I pay homage to every mother, father, wife, and child who lost loved ones, for this homeland to stand high, " he said.

"I also extend my greetings and appreciation to our brave Armed Forces; the guardians of our land and honor, the shield and sword of the nation; to the loyal members of the civil police force, who vigilantly continue their role in maintaining the security of the internal front; and to all state authorities that work tirelessly, day and night, in the service of the great people of Egypt. This is Egypt; resilient in the face of challenges; a nation that builds through the will of its people, and thrives on the dedication of its loyal sons," he concluded.
(MENA)
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