The 2018 Presidential Elections:Sisi asserted that he will not exceed the presidential term limits, which according to the constitution is restricted to two terms, each consisting of four years. The president said that he will not ask parliament to amend the constitution’s articles related to the presidential terms, asserting that presidents should respect the constitution. “The Arab countries should co-operate to defend their national security and stability against trials that aim to disseminate chaos and instability. Egypt has, with other Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and UAE, adopted a stance towards the country that is sponsoring terrorism” he added. Egypt’s policy is therefore based on achieving co-operation between all entities to secure Egypt’s interests, while being attentive to the interests of other nations.

Source: Egypt Independent November 07, 2017 13:52 UTC