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Abdel Fattah Al Sisi

lines on the record: 150
first: 2014-09-24
most recent: 2020-09-24
sittings or episodes: 7
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“Despite the progress achieved last year through the signing at Skhirat of the Libyan Political Agreement, there have been difficulties in its implementation. Egypt is playing an active role in bringing the Libyan parties together and supporting the implementation of the Agreement as a means of regaining the unity of the Libyan State and its authority over its territory and allowing it to operate through its legitimate institutions, as represented by the Presidential Council, the National Unity Government, the House of Representatives and the national army.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Allow me to deviate from my written statement — here at this forum, which represents the voice of the world — to address and appeal to Israeli leaders and the Israeli people to consider the need to find a solution to this question. We have a real opportunity to begin a new chapter in the history of our region and to move towards peace. Egypt’s inspiring and unique experience can in fact be replicated by solving the Palestinian problem and establishing a Palestinian State alongside the Israeli State, while preserving peace, security and prosperity for both Israelis and Palestinians. Libya is currently at a dire juncture and in deep political crisis, which has direct implications for Egyptian national security.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“There should be a focus on ending the occupation and restoring the rights of the Palestinian people through a peace agreement consistent with resolutions of international legitimacy — one that guarantees Palestinians’ right to their own State and achieves security for Israel by normalizing relations in the region. Egypt reiterates that a hand for peace continues to be extended in the form of the Arab Peace Initiative. Egypt also stresses the need to work to take constructive steps to end Israeli settlement-building and to initiate negotiations for a lasting resolution, while simultaneously halting all acts that bring harm to the Arab heritage in Jerusalem.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Within the same context of our troubled region, the Arab-Israeli conflict continues to be the core of regional instability in the Middle East, necessitating joint efforts by the countries of the region and the international community to reach a final and comprehensive solution to the conflict. Egypt continues to pursue its best efforts to achieve peace in the region and end the Israeli occupation through negotiations and progress in the peace process in order to reach a final settlement as well as sustainable and just peace, on the basis of a two-State solution. We therefore welcome current efforts based on a genuine desire to improve the situation in Palestinian territories, as the Palestinian people continue to suffer from a state of affairs that must be rectified.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“What is necessary is clear — an immediate and comprehensive halt to all hostilities throughout Syria, thereby paving the way for a political solution that ends the bloodshed and preserves the territorial integrity and security of Syria and its State institutions, as well as realizing the aspirations of Syrians and putting an end to the chaos that has served only to facilitate the proliferation of terrorism. In that regard, we welcome the latest agreement on cessation of hostilities, which was reached as a result of commendable efforts by Russia and the United States. We hope for swift and serious international action to resume negotiations as soon as possible, in order to reach a comprehensive settlement to the crisis.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“At the forefront of the bloody conflicts plaguing the region, the agonizing situation in Syria has now reached its sixth year, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions more internally displaced people and refugees, both within their homeland and in neighbouring countries. Among them are 500,000 Syrians whom Egypt has welcomed as brothers and sisters, providing them with health care, education and housing. The bloodletting in Syria and the absence of any political prospects on the horizon are no longer acceptable.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Egypt is also implementing major national projects with an aim of expanding its road network and renewable energy production, as well as increasing agricultural land. While the Middle East continues to suffer from bloody conflicts, Egypt has managed to preserve its stability in a highly unstable region, thanks to the solidity of its institutions and its people’s awareness of their great cultural heritage. The international community must acknowledge and support that fact, to the benefit of the region and the whole world, so that Egypt may continue to act as an anchor of stability in the Middle East, sparing no efforts in carrying out its natural role by working with regional and international parties to restore security and stability in the Middle East.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“The Egyptian people approved a new Constitution that enshrines the rights and freedoms outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, establishes equality regardless of citizenship and consolidates protection of vulnerable groups, paving the way for women to occupy an unprecedented number of seats in the House of Representatives and expanding its youth representation. The House of Representatives is now actively exercising its legislative authority and oversight responsibilities over the executive authorities. On the economic front, Egypt is steadily moving forward in implementing an ambitious plan for economic reform that takes into consideration social dimensions and the requisites of a decent livelihood for the Egyptian people.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Globalization has been linked to an increase in poverty, the expansion of the inequality gap and the undermining of the social contract. These factors combined have exerted pressure on the institutional cohesion of affected countries. These challenges and pressures constitute the greatest incentive for the international community to work diligently to provide State institutions in all countries with the best possible means of undertaking their responsibilities and meeting the needs and aspirations of their peoples. Amid the challenges facing the international order, the Egyptian people have succeeded in enforcing their will to achieve stability, to protect the State and its institutions and to safeguard their society from fragmentation and chaos.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Efforts to address climate change must take into consideration equity and the right to development, as well as adherence to the principles of international law, the most important of which is refraining from harm; enhancing cooperation; and the participation of different countries in prospective projects, in accordance with the rules that govern international financial institutions, particularly the World Bank. The world has become a global village as a result of the positive impact of the communications technology revolution, as well as unimpeded capital flows, investments and global trade. However, we continue to see another facet of globalization, one that has led to a number of social and economic challenges.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“As Coordinator of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, I reaffirm Africa’s commitment to confronting climate change, within the limits of its capabilities, and its aspiration to put into practice the implementation mechanisms of the agreement on the transfer of technology and sustainable financing. Egypt has established a track for the Renewable Energy Initiative and presented it in the context of its leadership of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, in implementation of the relevant African Union resolutions. Egypt wishes to highlight the importance of this initiative in providing support to Africa.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Egypt calls for support for the role of the State in order to ensure a balance between the different dimensions of sustainable development, particularly in relation to the effectiveness of social security networks and advancing national ownership of development. Egypt also stresses the importance of harnessing the global monetary system to establish a fair global economic system that provides equal opportunities for development and contributes to minimizing the gap between developed and developing countries. The United Nations is the ideal platform to address this issue. Accordingly, Egypt was among the first 22 States to present a voluntary review of its development plans last July. Last year we reached an agreement based on the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“The aspirations of peoples, particularly in the developing world, to a decent standard of living and ongoing progress are without a doubt our primary responsibility as leaders, entrusted to us by our peoples, in line with the principles of humanity that guide us all. However, the challenges that face developing countries, coupled with their limited capacities, prevent the full realization of the Goals set out in the Agenda. Developing countries are not afforded sufficient opportunity to achieve sustainable development; they require a conducive international environment that provides them with a larger share of international trade, financing mechanisms and the transfer of technology, as well as investment flows and debt settlement. They must also have a national environment that is conducive to development.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Allow me at the outset to congratulate President Peter Thomson on having assumed the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy-first session and to wish him every success. I would also like to express my gratitude to Mr. Mogens Lykketoft, President of the General Assembly at its previous session, for his efforts and contributions. The current session of the General Assembly comes in the wake of our launching a new phase in our efforts to achieve comprehensive sustainable development, in its environmental, economic and social dimensions, following our adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (resolution 69/313) on financing for development the previous year.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“In spite of the difficulties and setbacks endured by Egypt at other times, today the Egyptian people long to make history once again. I am confident that, with God’s help, the Egyptian people will be able to achieve their highest aspirations for themselves, their country, their region and the whole world. Long live Egypt!”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Currently, as a candidate for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the coming two years, Egypt aspires to enhance its participation and to consolidate international peace and stability. The confidence placed in Egypt by Member States will not be regretted. Egypt is aware of the responsibilities it is about to shoulder at this critical juncture and will endeavour to reflect the interests of Africa, the Arab region and the entire world. It will seek to uphold the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and the values that unite human beings and civilizations. The banks of the River Nile witnessed the establishment of the first building blocks of human civilization. Egypt remained for many centuries a centre of knowledge and art and a beacon of light for other countries and nations.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We hope that this development agenda will take into consideration the importance of our common but differentiated responsibilities in confronting the global challenges based on a disparity in capacities and resources, as well as the diversity of our cultures. Development is a fundamental human right. To facilitate and promote that right, particularly in developing countries and in Africa, is a joint responsibility and top priority particularly for the developed world. The vision Egypt is proposing is the continuation of a long journey, one which began with human history itself. Throughout this journey, Egyptians have continuously innovated. They have welcomed all those who have passed through their land; hence their contribution to human culture remains significant to this day.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We are aware that so far we have taken only a few steps and that the path is long. We are committed to following that path to the end, no matter the challenges we face. This year, Egypt will hold parliamentary elections, in conformity with the road map for the future. The people’s representatives can then exercise their oversight and legislative responsibilities during the upcoming phase. That phase will witness, God willing, the further realization of the Egyptian people’s aspirations for freedom, dignity and social justice. In this context, it is essential for me to highlight that the Government launched in March its sustainable development strategy, known as Vision 2030, in parallel with the international community’s pursuit of an ambitious post- 2015 development agenda.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Members will doubtless agree with me that it is imperative to end this conflict promptly, so that the nations of the region may focus on building their future together in order to achieve prosperity and build a better future for coming generations. The ongoing events in Jerusalem and at the Al-Aqsa Mosque demonstrate that achieving peace continues to face hurdles and challenges and that all of our efforts are required in the search for a definitive solution. We in Egypt realize the importance of other factors, in addition to defeating terrorism and extremism, in efforts to achieve stability and comprehensive development. The Egyptian uprising and its call for change was an expression of our awareness of the need to build a modern nation, with all its components.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The situations I have described point to the existing and ever-growing threat posed by terrorist organizations, which exploit political crises to achieve their objectives. It is incumbent on me, as President of Egypt, a country that is surrounded by such confrontations, to forewarn of the dangers that the expansion of this threat pose to other crises and regions, at the forefront of which is Palestine. The question of Palestine is a just cause. Resolving the Middle East conflict and empowering the Palestinian people to exercise their right to self-determination and to an independent State within the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, will effectively eliminate one of the most important factors underlying the region’s instability and used as a dangerous pretext to justify extremism and terrorism.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“As Egypt has previously emphasized, the increasing plight of refugees fleeing from armed conflicts reaffirms the need to work towards resolving these conflicts and confronting the scourge of terrorism, which is a major aggravating factor. It necessitates creating channels for legal immigration and facilitating transportation, as well as linking international migration and development. Egypt is host to an ever-increasing number of refugees, who share with their Egyptian brethren the social, education and health services provided by the State, in spite of the economic burden that this represents. Egypt hopes that the solutions to this crisis will be found, both in the short run to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of refugees and in the long run through overcoming the fundamental causes of this crisis.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“They also arise from our sense of the need to protect Arab national security in the face of external attempts to intervene in an Arab country’s domestic affairs, as well as our commitment to preserving Yemen’s unity, independence and territorial integrity. Egypt urges the international community to exert the necessary efforts to resume the transitional political process, in accordance with the Gulf initiative and its implementation mechanisms as well as the relevant Security Council resolutions. Egypt is closely following the latest developments in Iraq, and we hope that the reforms implemented by the Government will contribute to restoring cohesion between the people of Iraq and advancing national reconciliation.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“That would provide a common ground for all Syrians to build a democratic Syria, with sovereignty over the entirety of its territory, and in a manner that would preserve the State and its institutions and protect its diversity and national identify. The Syrian national parties are invited today to participate meaningfully in all efforts to negotiate a political resolution to the crisis that reflects the aspirations of the Syrian people. Egypt’s political and military support for Yemen and its participation in the steps taken by the coalition of States in support of the legitimate Government were in response to Yemen’s request.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In Syria, too, we have all observed how extremists have exploited the legitimate aspirations of the people and have dragged this brotherly nation into a chaos designed only to further their own interests. In fact, conflicts have erupted between extremist organizations themselves in the struggle over the spoils. Today, Syria is being torn apart. It is facing a major humanitarian crisis, and the ambitions of regional parties have been exposed. In response to this dire situation, Egypt has called on the Syrian national parties to meet in Cairo to formulate a clear-cut plan for the interim period, as agreed in Geneva.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“This support played a significant role in achieving the Libyan political agreement, the Skhirat Agreement, which should be considered a milestone. From this point onwards, the international community should consolidate its efforts and strengthen its support for the parties to the Agreement with a view to rebuilding the Libyan State, empowering it effectively to combat terrorism and enhancing its capacity to defeat the terrorists before they can establish a base from which to target Libya’s neighbours and extend their influence. In this context I should like to emphasize the importance of continuing to foster an environment that is conducive to increased participation among Libyans who believe in a modern State, in parallel with an unflagging effort to eradicate terrorism.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“When will the international community acknowledge that there is no alternative to solidarity between all peoples to defeat this evil, wherever it exists? We all witnessed the downward spiral of Libya when the forces of extremism made their presence known through actions that contradicted the principles of Islam and humanity. The slaughter of Egyptians on the coast of Libya was the result of complacency in confronting the expansion of extremists in defiance of the will of the Libyan people, tolerating their exclusivist tendencies and allowing them to hold hostage the destiny of Libya and its people. Egypt’s deep concern for Libya’s future, security and stability were the main driving force behind our support for United Nations efforts to reach a peaceful settlement.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“I feel the distress of every Muslim who suffers from discrimination and prejudice solely because of belonging to this great religion. Such discrimination is doubtless viewed by the forces of extremism as an unprecedented triumph, as one of their primary goals is to create the widest possible gulf between Muslims and the rest of the world. Allow me then to pose this question: How many Muslims must fall victim to the abominations of terrorism and extremism before the world recognizes that we all, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, are at war with the same enemy? That we face the same threat? How much blood must be spilled in countries exposed to terrorism before the international community awakens to the reality of this scourge, which Egypt is now confronting as a front-line Islamic country?”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“They forget that what they preach is nothing more than their own prejudiced interpretation of religion, which negates the truth of Islam’s tolerance, justice and mercy. Their rejection of the right of others to differ is a rejection of the Creator’s will. In reality, their goals are worldly and insidious, and they seek to recruit and indoctrinate followers and isolate them from any opportunity to acquire a genuine understanding of religion. But more than 1.5 billion Muslims have refused to subscribe to the views of this small minority, which claims to speak on their behalf and which seeks through violence and extremism to marginalize and silence all those who oppose their designs. The whole world should realize this.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In parallel with those efforts, we must seek ways of keeping our young people safe from extremists and false ideas and of channelling their productive energies and capabilities into building the future that will soon be their own. God has bestowed on humankind the gift of the mind, thereby enabling us to find Him. The fact that we can use this mind to make choices is the ultimate proof that our differences and diversities are a product of divine will, which does not accept that human beings should be devoid of purpose. Before that simple, palpable truth, all the arguments made by extremists of all religions and creeds fall apart, particularly arguments made by those who claim to have a monopoly over interpreting Islam.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“They must be shown that with diligent work they can participate in crafting this future. It is against this background that I announce Egypt’s intention to launch, in conjunction with the United Nations and its Member States and with the broad participation of the young people of all nations, an initiative called Hope and Action for a New Direction, or HAND according to the English acronym. This is the hand that Egypt extends as part of its contribution to defeating the extremists and the ideas they seek to spread. The initiative will employ proactive measures rather than relying on resistance alone. This is in contrast to the counter-terrorism efforts so far, which have consisted solely of defensive reactions aimed at preserving the status quo.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Members may agree with me that hope, that most important attribute, has provided the motive force that has consistently driven individuals and peoples to search for a better tomorrow. When hope is coupled with hard work and commitment, it becomes a beacon of light that can dispel the darkness of despair, a darkness that today lingers over the Middle East. Hope and hard work are the example that Egypt offers to its neighbours in Africa, Asia and the Mediterranean by way of a helping hand in overcoming the challenges of the present and illuminating the path towards the future. It is our belief in Egypt that the Middle East and the world at large are living through perilous times and are in dire need of a model that offers new prospects for the younger generations, providing them with opportunities for a brighter future.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“A few weeks ago, Egypt and the world witnessed the inauguration of the new Suez Canal, an achievement that will have a major impact in a number of economic fields, including transportation, trade and services. It is also a statement of Egypt’s capability and the determination of its people to work diligently to overcome challenges and obstacles. I do not intend to dwell on the particulars today, with which I am sure members are familiar. What I wish to highlight is the significance of what we in Egypt have achieved. The new Canal is not only Egypt’s gift to the world, it represents hope and the ability to transform that hope into tangible reality, with the promise of a new direction, through hard work.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“I should like to express to the President the warm salutations of the people of Egypt. At the outset, I wish to congratulate him, and his friendly country, Denmark, on his assumption of the presidency at the current session of the General Assembly. I express my appreciation to his predecessor, the Foreign Minister of our brotherly country Uganda, for his exceptional efforts during his presidency at the previous session. I should also like to commend the constructive role played by the Secretary-General and his ceaseless efforts to uphold the principles of the United Nations Charter, which has served as the constitutional bedrock and framework of reference for international relations for 70 years.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Egypt aspires to resolve regional disputes and uphold the principles of justice and humanity in today’s world. I am confident that Egyptians have an infinite capacity to give. We have inherited that gift from our ancestors and will remain ever generous, God willing. Long live Egypt. Long live the peace-loving peoples of the world. Long live the principles of humanity and the values of tolerance and coexistence. May peace be upon the Assembly, and the mercy and blessings of God as well.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“I therefore invite Member States to support Egypt’s candidature for the Security Council. I have conveyed in all humility the message of the Egyptian people, women, men, youth and the elderly. It is a message of hope, of will and of determination to work. It is a message of openness, calling for cooperation with all, to overcome all obstacles and difficulties. I wish to assure the Assembly that the Egyptian people, after their two revolutions, have become the sole source of our internal and external policies in pursuit of stability and development. Egypt today has regained its self-confidence and is upholding the principles of law and freedom. With its Arab identity and African roots, it is the cradle of the Mediterranean civilization and the beacon of moderate Islam.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Egypt’s vision of international relations is founded on respect for the principles of international law, treaties and conventions, based on mutual respect and mutual interests and benefits. As the Assembly knows, Egypt was a founding Member of the United Nations and has ever since strongly contributed to realizing its goals, especially in peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development. From that standpoint, Egypt’s aspiration to a non-permanent seat on the Security Council in 2016 and 2017 stems from its desire to use its membership to achieve the purposes of the Organization and protect the interests of developing countries, especially in Africa, as well as to accelerate the reform of the United Nations system as part of a broader vision based on the principle of equality of all nations.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In many African countries, combatting the disease is a collective responsibility. We must be able to assist those countries that need help, while providing protection to our own people. Distances have become shorter, due to modern advances, thus increasing the threat. As a strong State, Egypt bears a special responsibility. In the 1990s, Egypt confronted terrorism and extremism. I am confident that it will succeed in uprooting terrorism by virtue of its national identity. Egypt will always be a beacon of civilization, supporting cohesion in the region. Egyptians will never hesitate to assume their role to that effect. Egypt considers the security of the Arab States integral to its national security, on the basis of our common heritage and destiny and our longing for the stability of a region that is important and crucial to the world.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Those principles are not up for compromise; otherwise the basis of a comprehensive peace in the region would erode and the values of justice and humanity would vanish. The continued deprivation of the Palestinian people of their rights is undoubtedly exploited by some to inflame other crises, achieve hidden goals, fragment Arab unity and impose trusteeship on Palestinians under the guise of realizing their aspirations. I am confident that certain challenges will require us to work seriously and with a clear vision to achieve the ambitions of our people for democracy, development and human dignity and for our youth and their aspirations for a brighter future. Our success will guarantee the future of our people. From this rostrum, I call upon everyone to address the Ebola epidemic.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The formation in the brotherly country of Iraq of a new Government approved by the Parliament is a significant development that restores hope in the possibility of improving the situation and for success in internal and external attempts to achieve stability, restore the areas that have fallen under the control of the terrorist group Daesh, maintain Iraq’s territorial integrity, end the bloodshed. Despite the multitude of crises threatening our region, some of which I have mentioned, the Palestinian issue remains a top priority for Egypt. Palestinians still aspire to establish their independent State on the territories occupied in 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of the principles of the peace process that was established in the 1970s, following an Egyptian initiative.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Success requires effectively halting arms trafficking into Libya and dealing relentlessly with the extremist movements that resort to weapons and violence and do not recognize the democratic process. Despite the heartrending humanitarian situation in fraternal Syria and the destruction and loss of innocent lives resulting from the crisis, I am confident that it is possible to establish a political framework that will ensure that the aspirations of the Syrian people are met without compromising with terrorism or replicating the circumstances that the Syrians initially rebelled against. I emphasize that Egypt supports the Syrian people’s aspirations to a safe and secure life that ensures Syria’s stability and the unity of its people and preserves its territorial integrity.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“That will safeguard societies from exploitation and prevent them from succumbing to extremism. The second aspect is a decisive confrontation with the forces of extremism and terrorism and with any attempt to impose opinions through intimidation and violence or to force exclusion through rejection in all its forms. Egypt, in agreement with Libya’s neighbouring countries, has actually put forward an initiative that sets specific steps and a clear vision to end the plight of that kindred country. We can build on that initiative to achieve a comprehensive political solution that strengthens Libya’s elected institutions and ensures an end to the bloodshed, while preserving its territorial integrity.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The problems facing our region emanate from the space provided to the local and regional forces of extremism and the state of polarization that often leads to division and strife. They have become a serious danger that threatens the very existence of the State and attacks its identity. That has produced fertile ground for terrorism and its organizations to grow and gain influence. In this regard, the crises facing some countries of the region could be resolved by following a two- pronged approach aimed at building the nation State. The first is the application of the principles of equality of all citizens and respect for the rule of law, based on a social contract and national consensus, while ensuring the enjoyment by all of all rights, especially the right to development.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Here I stress that we should not allow them to abuse Islam and offend the 1.5 billion Muslims who cherish its noble values. Religion, by virtue of its holiness and sanctity, cannot be put to the test by humans and judged whether it has succeeded or failed. Terrorism is a plague that does not differentiate between developing and developed societies as it spreads. Terrorists come from different societies. They are not bound together by any true religious faith. That is why it is imperative that we all intensify our cooperation and coordination efforts, pursuant to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and in fulfilment of its objectives, to end the support provided to those terrorist organizations that enables them to continue perpetrating crimes.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“It is to build a better today and a brighter tomorrow for our youth and to establish a State that is armed with strong institutions and governed by the rule of law; a State that respects the judiciary and ensures its independence and applies the principle of the separation of powers; and a State that is not held back by a form of terrorism that thinks that it can conquer and repress our nation. Egypt has suffered from the scourge of that terrorism since the 1920s, when it concealed its poisonous viewpoints behind religion to reach power and establish the caliphate state, relying on armed violence and terror to achieve its objectives and in the process giving rise to a handful of extremists who commit atrocities in the name of religion.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The New Suez Canal project, a gift from Egyptians to the world, is proof of the seriousness of our intent and of the resolve of the new Egypt to forge a better tomorrow for its youth. That is why I invite members to participate in the economic conference that will be held in Egypt in February 2015 to achieve development and build the future, not only for Egypt, but for the entire region. Those steps briefly reflect the gist of the social contract embraced by Egyptians in their new Constitution.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Our aim is to build a new Egypt — a State that respects rights and freedoms, honours its duties and ensures the coexistence of its citizens without exclusion or discrimination; a State that respects and enforces the rule of law, guarantees freedom of opinion for all and ensures freedom of belief and worship for its people; and a State that is determined to achieve growth, prosperity and a promising future that meets the aspirations of its people. To that end, Egypt began implementing an ambitious comprehensive programme to spur development until 2030, with the aim of laying the foundations of a free-market economy that is capable of attracting investments in a secure and stable environment.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“They have transformed the values of justice, compassion and mercy, which are treasured by Judaism, Christianity and Islam, into grim sectarianism and destructive civil and regional wars that continue to claim the lives of innocent people of different religions. The Egyptian people understand — as do I, given the responsibilities that I have shouldered since my election as President — that the path towards achieving our goals began with the building of a civil democratic State, guided by the principles we sought to embody and adhering to the road map for the future agreed upon by the Egyptian national powers. That road map will be completed when parliamentary elections are held, following the presidential election and constitutional referendum through which Egyptians expressed their free will.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“They are only milestones in the longer journey that Egyptians, fuelled by their dreams and aspirations, have embarked upon, towards a better day and a more prosperous future. The world is starting to grasp the reality of what happened in Egypt and to understand the circumstances that drove Egyptians to intuitively take to the streets to rebel against the forces of extremism and darkness that, once in power, undermined the foundations of the democratic process and national institutions and sought to impose a state of polarization in order to break the unity of the people. The upsurge in extremism and violence perpetrated in the name of religion that the region is currently witnessing is evidence of the true objectives of those groups that exploit religion. We have warned against them over and over again.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Allow me to also salute the thousands of Egyptians who travelled from Egypt and various parts of the United States and who are in the city today to say that the new Egypt is coming. From this rostrum, I salute the great people of Egypt, who have made history twice in the past few years: first, when they revolted against corruption and despotism and claimed their right to freedom, dignity and social justice; and then when they held fast to their identity and, energized by patriotism, rose up against exclusion, refusing to succumb to the tyranny of a faction which, in the name of religion, put its narrow interests before the interests of the people. Those are simply snapshots of the defining moments Egypt has witnessed recently.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“At the outset, it gives me pleasure to congratulate the President of the Assembly and his friendly country on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty- ninth session. We are confident that he will lead its work wisely, and we will lend him our support as he undertakes his duties. I take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to his predecessor for his untiring efforts as President of the Assembly at its previous session. I also reiterate our full support to the Secretary-General as he strives to realize the purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. I stand before the Assembly today as one of the sons of Egypt, from the cradle of human civilization. From this rostrum, I first salute the great people of Egypt.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)