El-Sisi urged all parties to renounce force, exercise restraint, halt escalation, and return to negotiations to protect the rights of peoples and achieve regional peace.
“The world has room for everyone, and history has proved that violence only breeds further violence, with ruin and destruction as its inevitable outcome,” he said.
The president delivered what he described as “a message of peace from a strong Egypt that cherishes peace,” calling for sustained international action to secure a just settlement that guarantees stability and prosperity for all peoples.
He also addressed “a message of hope and optimism” to Egyptians, pledging that the state would continue to build a promising future based on knowledge and scientific methods, confront corruption in all its forms, and pursue peace and prosperity.
“What lies ahead, by the will and guidance of God, will be better,” El-Sisi said.
Reflecting on the July Revolution, the president said its principles inspired liberation movements across the Arab world, Africa, and the developing world, enabling Egypt to regain its sovereignty and consolidate independent national decision-making.
He added that Egypt continues to draw lessons from the revolution’s achievements and shortcomings, particularly in pursuing social justice and building a strong state.
Since 2014, El-Sisi said, Egypt has pursued comprehensive development while combating terrorism, expanding modern infrastructure, eliminating unsafe informal settlements, building new cities, reclaiming desert land, and developing conventional and renewable energy projects.
He also highlighted state efforts to improve education and healthcare, expand tourism, localize industry, increase oil and gas discoveries, and implement the Decent Life initiative to improve living conditions for millions of Egyptians.
The president acknowledged the severe economic losses Egypt has sustained because of external factors and the successive wars and crises affecting the region. However, he said the country had remained committed to development and safeguarding its resources.
He credited Egyptians’ “determination, tireless work, perseverance, patience, and profound awareness” with enabling the state to preserve its security and stability amid unprecedented challenges.
“No one can harm Egypt or undermine its resources,” El-Sisi said, adding that the country was “fortified by the awareness of its people and safeguarded by the strength of its soldiers.”
He concluded by paying tribute to the leaders of the July Revolution, the Armed Forces, police personnel, state institutions, and Egyptians contributing to the country’s development, as well as those killed defending the nation.
The 23 July 1952 Revolution was led by the Free Officers Movement, whose principal figures included Mohamed Naguib and Gamal Abdel-Nasser.
It forced King Farouk to abdicate on 26 July, ended the rule of the Mohamed Ali dynasty, and paved the way for the abolition of the monarchy and the declaration of the Egyptian republic on 18 June 1953.
The revolution’s stated principles included ending colonialism and feudalism, curbing monopolies, achieving social justice, building a strong national army, and establishing a democratic political system.
It was followed by land redistribution, expanded access to free education, state-led industrialization, and the 1956 nationalization of the Suez Canal.
Under Nasser, Egypt also emerged as a leading voice of Arab nationalism, African and Asian liberation movements, and the Non-Aligned Movement.
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