Sisi: 1952 Revolution grants us determination to achieve Egyptian people’s aspiration

CAIRO – 23 July 2020: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Thursday greeted the people on the 68th anniversary of the July 23 revolution led by a group of military officers initially to overthrow King Farouk.

The revolution was triggered by the “Free Officers Movement” to end the British occupation of the country and secure the independence of Sudan, according to the announced goals.

“Our celebration of the glorious July revolution anniversary has always been an occasion from which we gain determination, persistence and will to achieve the aspiration and hopes of our people to have a promising future for them and for the next generations,” President Sisi said in a televised speech.

Sisi said the change made by the July Revolution in Egypt would extend to Africa and the entire Arab region.

He saluted late President Mohamed Naguib, describing him as “the symbol” of the revolution, and its leader, Gamal Abdel Nasser, who had served as president from 1954 until he died in 1970.

Sisi said the Egyptian state completes the path of the 1952 revolution through continuing to implement a comprehensive strategic vision and a unique development epic to build a homeland that is advanced in all fields.

Threats to our national security crucially require “national alignment” and make us “more keen to have the comprehensive and influential ability to protect rights and gains” of the Egyptian people, the President added.