El-Sisi made the remarks during a Q&A session with applicants at the military academy, where he fielded questions on political rights, national priorities, and the recently concluded parliamentary elections.
Responding to a question on electoral conduct, the president said he had exercised a “veto” against practices he deemed unacceptable, insisting that all procedures must reflect the will of the Egyptian people.
The second phase of voting in the 2025 parliamentary elections concluded on Tuesday as vote counting began.
Last week, El-Sisi urged the National Elections Authority (NEA) to exercise “full diligence” in reviewing incidents reported during the first phase in several constituencies with tight races, and to take decisions that “faithfully reveal the true will of the voters.”
The NEA said it would take appropriate measures, noting that all options were under consideration, including cancelling an entire constituency’s vote if violations were confirmed at any of its polling stations. It has already annulled the first-phase individual-seat elections in 19 constituencies across seven governorates after detecting breaches.
During his exchange with academy applicants, El-Sisi recalled that Egypt had been “on the brink of collapse” in 2011, saying progress since 2014 required collective determination. “I will remove any obstacles standing in the way of this goal,” he said.
He also addressed economic conditions, foreign currency reserves, debt management, and job creation for young people. The president highlighted an expanded plan to integrate digitalization and artificial intelligence into government institutions and educational curricula to better align graduates with labour market needs.
El-Sisi said the national digital transformation strategy would roll out across all governorates as capabilities allow, adding that development is an ongoing process requiring time and collective effort.
He stressed the importance of improving public health and physical fitness among young people, and said the government is pursuing a comprehensive development programme aimed at raising living standards and reducing unemployment.
Responding to a question on public complaints, he said local officials are responsible for maintaining order and responding quickly to citizens’ concerns.
On social media, the president stated that digital platforms are now part of global technological progress and can be beneficial if used responsibly.
Turning to legislative issues, El-Sisi addressed renewed calls to amend the Child Law following recent high-profile cases of child abuse and murder. He said Egypt has a comprehensive legislative framework, but its effectiveness depends on strict enforcement and public awareness, adding that families, schools, religious institutions and the media all share responsibility for promoting sound societal values.
On food security, the president said 2026 will see an additional 4.5 million feddans added to Egypt’s cultivated land, up from the current nine million. While full self-sufficiency in basic commodities is unrealistic, he said, rationalizing consumption and using resources efficiently remain essential.
El-Sisi also underscored the strategic importance of the Dabaa nuclear plant once operational, saying it will produce 4.8 GW of electricity and strengthen Egypt’s capabilities in nuclear medicine and industrial applications.
Throughout the session, he reiterated that state institutions are working to safeguard electoral credibility and ensure that upcoming polls comply fully with the constitution.
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