Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfik, Speaker of the House of Representatives Hanafy El-Gebaly, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayyeb, and Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria have welcomed President El-Sisi at the academy.
Minister of Defence and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant-General Ahmed Khalifa were also present.
Ahead of the ceremony, El-Sisi laid wreaths at the Memorial of Police Martyrs, inspected the Guard of Honour, and presided over a meeting of the Supreme Council of Police.
During the ceremony, the president honoured the family members of police martyrs in recognition of their sacrifices and decorated several officers.
This year's celebration comes amid global and regional challenges, El-Sisi said during his speech.
However, he affirmed that Egypt remains strong thanks to God almighty and the efforts of its Armed Forces and police.
"Egyptian citizens may feel worried amid recent events and tensions on various fronts, but as a responsible leader, I am confident, thanks to God almighty," he said.
"We neither attack nor conspire against anyone," he added, emphasizing the importance of being aware of and understanding the surrounding developments.
Furthermore, he clarified that the increased rumours against Egypt mean the nation is aggressively targeted.
He affirmed that honour, respect, pride, and dignity are deeply rooted in Egyptians.
"Despite the challenges, Egypt continues to be a beacon of peace and security, hosting over nine million foreigners and offering them the same services provided to its citizens," he stressed.
"The country is dedicated to the principles of tolerance enshrined in religious teachings and respect to the Egyptian legal system," El-Sisi said.
Additionally, the president underscored Egypt's vital role in regional peace efforts, clearly demonstrated by its contribution to the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
"We are absolutely committed to working diligently toward the full implementation of this agreement to end the bloodshed of Palestinians," he emphasized.
El-Sisi also affirmed Egypt's keenness to restore essential services in the Gaza Strip, making it habitable while preventing any displacement attempts.
"Egypt categorically rejects this for upholding the very existence of the Palestinian cause," he stated.
In addition, he stressed that extremism will not gain a foothold in Egypt, as unity and vigilance are powerful shields against it.
The president also affirmed that Egypt is progressing despite the challenges by empowering the private sector and improving citizens' living standards.
"We will achieve this by safeguarding, developing, and leveraging our nation’s resources, and by making wise decisions that will always prioritize Egypt's supreme interest," El-Sisi said.
Moreover, he expressed gratitude for the valuable sacrifices those martyrs and their families made for the country, promising to support those families in every aspect of their lives in recognition of what they gave.
"I must emphasize that I did not achieve anything alone; it was your sacrifices that preserved this nation," El-Sisi told one of the mothers of police martyrs.
"I want all Egyptians to always remember the sacrifices made by the martyrs, their families, and the wounded," he stressed.
"Their sacrifices were invaluable, and the least we can do is to preserve the security that God almighty and they helped achieve," he stated, acknowledging the high and painful cost many Egyptian families had to pay for this.
"As we all know, evil never truly disappears, but with those who stand to protect us, we can always maintain our security," the president added.
"Always remember to protect and cherish your country," the president concluded.
The day commemorates the Egyptian police personnel's resistance to British occupation forces in Ismailia in 1952.
That year, the British occupation, which continued in Egypt from 1882 until 1956, warned the Egyptian forces to evacuate the area so that they could fully control the Suez Canal. However, the police stood their ground.
As a result, 50 police personnel were killed, and over 80 were injured in that battle, which took place on 25 January 1952.
Therefore, Egypt commemorates their heroic sacrifices every year on the same day.
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