Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Settles Debate Over Constitutional Amendments and Reaffirms Egypt’s Support for the Gulf
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi put an end to debate over constitutional amendments, stressing that there was no intention to change any of the constitution’s articles and that no one would touch them. This came alongside his reaffirmation that Egypt was prepared to provide everything necessary to support the Gulf states and de-escalate tensions in the region.
During his speech at the 44th educational symposium of the Armed Forces, held on Wednesday to mark the 53rd anniversary of the October War victories, Sisi emphasized that the country had a constitution agreed upon by consensus. He called for confronting rumors and attempts to distort public awareness and stir unrest within the country.
The Egyptian president pointed to continued attempts to influence citizens’ awareness and distort facts, noting the use of media outlets and modern technologies, particularly social media platforms, to cast doubt on the victories of October.
On regional affairs, Sisi affirmed that Egypt was working to de-escalate tensions and reach a solution to the current crisis. He stressed that the security of the Gulf states and Arab countries was an inseparable part of Egypt’s national security.
He added that Cairo stood alongside its brothers and was prepared to provide everything necessary to secure maritime navigation and restore stability to the region.
Sisi also addressed what he described as attempts to stoke fears regarding Sinai, emphasizing that Egypt had fought a war to defend its land and recover all of its territory, and that it had no hidden agendas or ambitions toward any party.
He questioned whether certain Israeli circles held unfounded perceptions or fears regarding alleged Egyptian ambitions, stressing that Cairo’s primary objective was to protect its security and stability and safeguard the resources and capabilities of its people.
He also emphasized that the peace treaty signed between Egypt and Israel constituted the governing framework for relations between the two countries. He reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to the two-state solution as the path toward achieving a just and lasting peace and consolidating stability in the Middle East.
Regarding domestic challenges, Sisi stated that the main challenge facing Egypt in 2013 was restoring the state and preserving its national identity. He noted that the country had waged a war against terrorism over the past 14 years, at a cost exceeding 120 billion Egyptian pounds, in addition to the human sacrifices involved.
He explained that the process of state-building and economic reform began in 1976 and was still ongoing to address development challenges and the depletion of resources. He affirmed that economic difficulties could be overcome through hard work and patience, stressing that the priority remained preserving the state, ensuring its continuity, and safeguarding the resources and capabilities of the Egyptian people.
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Author: Counselor Faisal Al-Mutairi.
Publication Date: October 15, 2026.
Updated: October 2026.
