Presidential spokesman describes Sisi's decision to end emergency state as 'historic'

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Egypt Today staff

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Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - 11:16 GMT

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Egypt Today staff

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - 11:16 GMT

President Sisi meets with Minister of Tourism Rania Al Mashat in presence of Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli, Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Radi- Press photo

President Sisi meets with Minister of Tourism Rania Al Mashat in presence of Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli, Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Radi- Press photo

CAIRO - 26 October 2021: Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi described President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's decision to end the state of emergency nationwide as "historic" and "great".


In a phone interview on Monday, the spokesman said the decision reflects President Sisi’s appreciation of the Egyptian people’s tolerance and awareness of the importance of economic and institutional reform undertaken by the Egyptian State for seven years.

The end of the state of emergency is due to the current security stability in Egypt, the spokesman added.

He further underlined that the Egyptian State is witnessing political, social and economic stability, a matter that led to the lift of the state of emergency.

Today's decision is a reflection of the State's efforts and the security and social stability in Egypt, he made it clear.

On Oct.25, President al-Sisi declared the cancellation of the extension of the state of emergency throughout the country.

 
“It is my pleasure to share together this moment, for which we have always striven with hard work. Egypt has become  - thanks to its great people and loyal men - an oasis of security and stability in the region; hence, I decided, for the first time in years, to cancel the extension of the state of emergency throughout the country,” says President Sisi on his official Facebook page.
 
“This decision was has been made by Egyptians themselves over the past few years throughout their honest and sincere participation in the efforts of development and construction,” he added
 
“When I declare this decision, I do remember, with honor and respect, our heroic martyrs, without whom we would not have achieved safety and stability,” he continued.

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