President El-Sisi Attends 74th Police Day Celebration

alhadath – cairo

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended a celebration marking the 74th anniversary of Police Day. Upon his arrival at the Police Academy, the President was received by Minister of Interior, Major General Mahmoud Tawfiq.

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the Guard of Honor was reviewed and the national anthem was played. The President proceeded to the memorial to lay a wreath and the Martyr’s Salute was played. The President greeted senior state officials and members of the Supreme Police Council. Afterward, the President met with members of the Supreme Police Council, in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly and Minister of Interior, Major General Mahmoud Tawfiq. Concluding the meeting, the Minister of Interior presented the President with a copy of the Holy Quran, and a commemorative photograph was taken of the President with the members of the Supreme Police Council.

The celebration included a performance titled “Tale of a Nation,” followed by a special segment dedicated to Colonel Ramy Helal. Following the segment, the President shook hands with the martyr’s family and son. The celebration also included a performance about police martyrs, a documentary film showcasing the deployment of police forces and equipment, and another film documenting police training exercises.

The Minister of Interior delivered a speech on this occasion, concluding by presenting a commemorative gift to the President: a model depicting Egypt’s historical and modern landmarks, featuring the police eagle and the number 74 in celebration of Police Day 2026, a symbol of the new republic. Following this, the President awarded four orders to the families of police martyrs and presented twelve officers with decorations in recognition of their dedicated service to the nation.

President El-Sisi also delivered a speech on this occasion.

The President later attended a luncheon with senior state officials and media figures, during which an interactive dialogue took place covering local, regional, and international developments. The dialogue emphasized the need to rectify the media discourse, continue reforming state institutions and adhere strictly to objective and impartial criteria in appointments within state bodies. This is while stressing the importance of continuing education reform and addressing related problems, as well as developing the healthcare system in Egypt. The President further emphasized the necessity of good governance and sound management in state institutions and agencies and affirmed that Egypt is committed to following a foreign policy based on respect for international law, peaceful relations between nations, and the pursuit of stability and peace.