Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Outlines National Priorities in Inauguration Ceremony
CAIRO — In a historic moment, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi took the constitutional oath for a third six-year presidential term on Tuesday, outlining the country’s national priorities throughout his tenure.
President El-Sisi swore his oath at the new House of Representatives headquarters in the New Administrative Capital for the first time, officially marking the beginning of his new presidential term on Wednesday.
Last December, El-Sisi was re-elected president with an overwhelming 89.6% of the vote, totaling 39,702,000 votes, as announced by the Supreme Presidential Elections Committee.
According to Article 144 of the Egyptian Constitution, before assuming his duties, the president must take the oath before the House of Representatives.
El-Sisi’s oath includes a commitment to preserve the republican system, respect the Constitution and the law, look after the people’s interests, and safeguard the nation’s independence, unity, and territorial integrity.
During his inauguration speech, El-Sisi expressed gratitude to the Egyptian people for their trust and outlined his objectives for his new term, focusing on politics, foreign affairs, economic reforms, social protection, and urban development.
He vowed to prioritize national security amidst regional and global challenges, pledging to remain loyal to the country’s interests and continue the journey of nation-building.
El-Sisi emphasized the importance of strengthening international relations to promote global peace and development, while also committing to implementing national dialogue recommendations for political and democratic participation.
He highlighted plans to maximize Egypt’s economic resources and enhance sustainable economic growth, with a focus on sectors like agriculture, industry, communications, information technology, and tourism.
El-Sisi also pledged to transform Egypt into a regional hub for transportation, trade, renewable energy, and green hydrogen, in addition to developing major unplanned areas and the “Housing for All Egyptians” program.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by state officials, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister, Head of General Intelligence Service, and Speaker of the Senate, as well as religious leaders like the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives described the day as a milestone in the New Republic, noting the significant voter turnout during the presidential elections. — Agencies
