Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
Egypt’s minister of defense and military production affirmed that the armed forces possess combat capabilities sufficient to protect the country’s national security, during a meeting with naval personnel and troops from the Northern Military Region.
General Ashraf Salem Zahir, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, met a number of fighters from the naval forces and the Northern Military Region in the presence of Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, along with commanders of the main branches and several senior military leaders.
During the meeting, Naval Forces Commander Mahmoud Fawzy delivered remarks stressing that naval personnel are renewing their pledge to continue striving toward the highest levels of combat readiness in service of the nation, regardless of the sacrifices required.
Zahir also reviewed a presentation outlining modernization and development efforts within the Northern Military Region, as well as its role in supporting civilian society.
The defense minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to the assembled troops, emphasizing that members of the armed forces remain fully committed to the duties and responsibilities entrusted to them to protect Egypt’s national security across all strategic directions amid current regional challenges.
He underscored the military’s continued focus on upgrading its combat and technical capabilities across all specialties to ensure it can confront potential threats.
Zahir also urged personnel to maintain the highest levels of combat readiness and preparedness so that the armed forces remain a strong shield for the nation and a steadfast fortress for the Egyptian people.
The meeting concluded with the commander-in-chief sharing an iftar meal with the troops, in what the military described as part of the General Command’s ongoing series of periodic engagements with formations and units across the armed forces.
