Sisi during press conference
CAIRO – 24 January 2026: In his speech marking the 74th anniversary of Egyptian Police Day on Saturday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi addressed Egypt’s position on ongoing regional escalations and crises, underscoring the importance of public awareness of the challenges facing the region.
President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s firm stance on the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire. He said that throughout the ages, Egypt has served as a safe haven for millions of people from other countries and continues to act as a strong bulwark against illegal immigration, without allowing this issue to be used as a bargaining tool at the expense of humanity.
He added that Egypt continues to reject the seizure of others’ resources, noting that the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement to end the fighting in the Gaza Strip reflects Egypt’s efforts, alongside its partners, to promote security and stability.
“We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the full implementation of the agreement and to preventing any attempts to undermine it, particularly in light of the significant efforts made by President Donald Trump to reach this accord,” President Sisi said.
“I reiterate the urgent need to send humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, fully implement the second phase of the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement, and immediately begin reconstruction to ensure the Strip is habitable in a dignified manner. I also stress the importance of halting systematic violations against the Palestinian people in the occupied territories and rejecting any attempts at their displacement,” he continued.
He warned that the exodus of approximately 2.5 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, which threatens the very existence of the Palestinian cause, would result in hundreds of thousands being displaced to Europe and other Western countries, creating new security, economic, and social challenges that no one can bear.
President Sisi warns against creating militias parallel to legitimate national institutions
President Sisi said that Egypt categorically rejects any attempts to divide countries, seize parts of their territories, or create militias or parallel entities to replace legitimate national institutions.
Commenting on the large police parade marking the 74th anniversary of Egyptian Police Day, President Sisi emphasized that the forces on display were not militias, ensuring that no one could exploit them to spread sedition or chaos.
“To the countries that believed their regimes could gain influence by establishing militias, I say that such militias have, in one way or another, contributed to the destruction of those countries. Those regimes were eventually ousted, and no one came to their protection.”
“What has protected Egypt is Allah, the Lord of all creation. As Egyptians, we must take the necessary precautions.”
Call for raising awareness of AI threats, passing legislations banning mobile among children
President Sisi also spoke about the awareness of youth, particularly those who were young during the events of January 2011. He emphasized the need to protect young people from the negative impacts of modern technology. Artificial intelligence, he noted, could create situations disconnected from reality or be misused to manipulate contexts and environments, potentially leading to tensions.
He stressed that protecting youth from such risks should not rely solely on security measures but also involve all relevant institutions like the Ministry of Telecommunication, Police, Army, Universities, the mosques and churches. “Raising awareness among youth is essential and their right in order to prevent them from falling prey to rapid developments that could threaten the stability of our nation.”
President Sisi also warned that instability comes at a cost, not only for the martyrs among police and military personnel but also in the present and future. He emphasized that any tension in a country carries consequences both now and in the years to come.
He added that the country successfully overcame terrorist ideology over more than a decade, from 2011 to 2022. “I reiterate that my comments are not aimed at protecting a regime. It would be cheap and meaningless to act solely for my own protection. I swear, no,” he emphasized.
“You are too valuable to be lost for the sake of someone. Our country is large—over 100 million citizens, plus more than 10 million [migrants], totaling around 120 million people. If even one in a thousand behaves badly, that amounts to 100,000 people. This is not a small number,” he continued. “This is not intimidation; we must be aware of it.”
He also called for legislation to regulate or restrict mobile phone use for children of certain ages.
National unity is state’s impregnable shield, Muslim Brotherhood initiated violence in 2014
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said, during the celebration of the Egyptian Police Day on Saturday, that hateful extremism will find no foothold or refuge in Egypt. “National unity is our impregnable shield. The vigilance of the armed forces and police, along with the awareness of the Egyptian people, forms a solid barrier against all malicious rumors. All citizens in Egypt are treated with respect, regardless of their beliefs, including those without any beliefs,” he said.
“Our Almighty Allah has honored us, granted us victory, protected us, and stood by us through circumstances from which others did not survive, but we did. To Him belong all praise and gratitude,” said Sisi.
“On religious matters, we must be successful, honest, trustworthy, and proficient in our work, regardless of religious affiliation. All people are equal; no one is superior to another. Egypt has adopted policies and practices that promote mutual respect and firmly establish this principle,” the President continued.
President Sisi noted that extremist ideologies stem from an individual’s distance from faith in the Creator and religion, questioning how anyone could resort to bombing and killing others. He stressed that he did not initiate harm against anyone, stating that the other side, referring to the Muslim Brotherhood on July 3, 2014, was responsible for starting the violence. He added that no arrests had taken place before that date.
He further stated that the Muslim Brotherhood initiated violence in Sinai and Cairo. Had they chosen dialogue and agreed to hold new elections, Egypt would have taken the initiative, and the late President Mohamed Morsi could have run again. However, this did not occur.
“No matter how hard enemies try to spread destructive ideas or malicious rumors, they are doomed to failure and extinction,” he said. “Be proud that Egypt will not engage in sabotage, destruction, harm, or the killing of anyone in the region.”
‘Transition from backwardness, decline to progress, civilization requires many years’
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said that crises that occurred in 2008, 2009, and 2020 were early warning signs of the condition of the Egyptian state and its institutions, indicating that they were in a weakened state. “Accordingly, we are focusing on reforming state institutions in a calm, gradual manner and according to a clear plan,” he said.
“This process will be driven by knowledge and expertise. Moreover, each state institution must engage in honest self-criticism to enable effective and sustainable reform,” he added.
“The transition from backwardness and decline to progress and civilization requires many years,” he said.
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