Egypt’s Sisi Vows to Continue Construction Projects until Establishment of ‘New Republic’

President Sisi at the Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces on Tuesday. (Egyptian presidency)
President Sisi at the Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces on Tuesday. (Egyptian presidency)
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Egypt’s Sisi Vows to Continue Construction Projects until Establishment of ‘New Republic’

President Sisi at the Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces on Tuesday. (Egyptian presidency)
President Sisi at the Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces on Tuesday. (Egyptian presidency)

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi stressed on Tuesday that his country’s war on terrorism has achieved significant victories

Speaking at the Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces marking the 49th anniversary of the 6th of October War victory in 1973, he vowed that the construction process in Egypt will continue until the establishment of the “New Republic.”

“This republic aims to achieve the aspirations of this and future generations and lay out the path of progress,” he declared.

Sisi said the development projects would achieve security and hopes for the new generations and will also improve the living conditions of the people.

He said the state had been carrying on with development projects even as it waged a war on terrorism.

He noted that the army and civilian police had fought the “forces of evil” in Sinai for eight consecutive years since 2011, claiming major victories.

The state’s current efforts will continue to have an impact for years to come, Sisi added.

He hailed the heroics displayed during the October War that demonstrated the abilities of the Egyptian people and superiority “during the most difficult moments witnessed by the Arab nation”.

Egypt not only defended its territories, but it also fought for peace, he stated.

He saluted late President Anwar al-Sadat the “hero of war and peace” and everyone who had a hand in Egypt's glories in its modern history.



Sahel States Back Morocco’s Sea Access Initiative, Commit to Accelerating its Implementation

Morocco’s King met on Monday with the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger (MAP)
Morocco’s King met on Monday with the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger (MAP)
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Sahel States Back Morocco’s Sea Access Initiative, Commit to Accelerating its Implementation

Morocco’s King met on Monday with the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger (MAP)
Morocco’s King met on Monday with the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger (MAP)

The foreign ministers of the Sahel States Alliance, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, welcomed an initiative launched by Moroccan King Mohammed VI in 2023 to facilitate their access to the Atlantic Ocean, reaffirming their full support for and commitment to accelerating its implementation.
The Moroccan news agency, MAP, said the King received on Monday the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, of Mali, Abdoulaye Diop, and Niger, Bakary Yaou Sangaré.

The meeting came within the framework of the Kingdom's strong and longstanding relations with the three countries, ties that have always been characterized by sincere friendship, mutual respect, active solidarity, and fruitful cooperation.

MAP said the Alliance's foreign ministers welcomed Morocco’s actions and initiatives aimed at promoting the economic and social development of the countries of the region and their peoples.

“The ministers particularly welcomed the initiative launched by the King to facilitate access for the Sahel countries to the Atlantic Ocean, reaffirming their full support for and commitment to accelerating its implementation,” the news agency stated.

In 2023, the King suggested to launch an international initiative to enable the Sahel countries to have access to the Atlantic Ocean using Moroccan ports stretching along the Western Sahara coastline, a region disputed with the Algerian-backed Polisario Front.

So far, Morocco has not announced a timetable for the implementation of the initiative, which hinges on upgrading infrastructure in the Sahel countries.

Following the meeting with the King, Mali’s foreign minister said: “We expressed our appreciation for the Royal initiative aimed at enabling Atlantic Ocean access to our three countries, to diversify our access to the sea and to reinforce peace and security.”

Niger’s foreign minister described Morocco’s initiative as “a windfall for the three landlocked countries.”