Alamein anniversary inspires us to hold to peace: Sisi

CAIRO – 21 October 2017: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi participated in the 75th anniversary of Alamein Battle on Saturday. The ceremony was attended by General-Governor of Australia Peter Cosgrove and representatives of 14 countries.


President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi with General-Governor of Australia Peter Cosgrove – Press Photo
President Sisi stated in his speech that the memory of the thousands of victims who fell in that battle should “make all of us renew our pledge to maintain peace,” and to make all efforts to establish it across the Middle East, which is facing a dangerous crisis threatening the “nation state” concept.

The president added that this crisis bears unprecedented risks to the security, safety and properties of the region’s peoples, who are looking forward to “live with dignity and enjoy stability.”

He emphasized the role of the international community to deploy efforts and work hard with determination to fulfill the “legitimate aspirations of the peoples.”

Sisi affirmed that Alamein City represents a unique historical and geographic combination, and so the state has been eager to build New Alamein City, presenting an epitome of the importance of peace and reconstruction.

“We can defeat the pains of the past through the hopes of the future. We are making all efforts to make that future bright and fruitful,” the president said.

Some of the guests delivered speeches, such as the Australian general-Governor, and Vice Chairman of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Sir Tim Lawrence highlighted the remarkable role of the Alamein Battle in World War II. They also praised Egypt’s role in preserving and reinforcing peace.


President Sisi welcomes foreign delegates – Press Photo
The ceremony was also attended by Egyptian Speaker of Parliament Ali Abdul Aal, Prime Minister Sherif Ismail, Minister of Defense General Sedky Sobhy and a number of ministers.


President Sisi with General-Governor of Australia Peter Cosgrove – Press Photo
The president accompanied Egypt’s guests in a tour at the Military Alamein Museum, which is comprised of a memorial, five showrooms and an open-air exposition area containing military equipment used in the Alamein Battle.


President Sisi and guests watch a documentary on Alamein Battle – Press Photo
The battle took place in 1942 between the Allies and the Axis powers in the Mediterranean city of Alamein when Egypt was still under British occupation during World War II.

President Sisi and foreign guests at the Alamein Military Museum – Press Photo


President Sisi and foreign guests at the Alamein Military Museum – Press Photo


President Sisi and foreign guests at the Alamein Military Museum – Press Photo


President Sisi and foreign guests at the Alamein Military Museum – Press Photo


A foreign delegate greets President Sisi – Press Photo


President Sisi shakes hands with General-Governor Cosgrove in front of the memorial at the Military Alamein Museum – Press Photo