According to Brigadier General Gharib Gharib, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Armed Forces, the meeting is part of a series of gatherings organized by the General Command to monitor the morale and combat efficiency of the fighters, and to assess the combat readiness of the armed forces personnel and their vital role in protecting Egyptian national security.
During the meeting, the Commander of the Egyptian Thunderbolt Forces, Major General Staff Officer Abdelkader Emara Habib, delivered a speech emphasizing that “the special forces personnel continue to work tirelessly, day and night, to maintain the security and stability of the nation,” highlighting “the significant support provided by the General Command to enable them to perform their duties efficiently within the integrated military system,” according to the spokesperson for the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Additionally, Lieutenant General Abdelmagid Saqr gave a speech conveying the greetings and appreciation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to the special forces fighters, praising their sincere efforts in protecting the nation and its sacred values.
The Egyptian Minister of Defense stressed in his speech “the importance of maintaining the highest levels of combat efficiency, enhancing physical and skill capabilities through continuous training, while upholding the high morale that always makes the armed forces a strong fortress and a powerful shield for Egypt and its people.”
