President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi thanked the Egyptian people in a speech after he was officially re-elected as president of the republic for a second four-year-term on Monday. “The great homeland deserves our effort to instil hope and make a brighter future worthy of the sacrifices of its sons,” he said, adding that Egypt can only progress and be protected by the efforts of its sons. Sisi emphasized that he made national choices based on the will of Egyptians. Sisi alsi thanked those who did not vote for him, emphasizing that in the next phase he plans to focus on creating common ground between all Egyptians. He extended his gratitude and appreciation to the losing presidential candidate Moussa Mostafa Moussa, saying that he and his campaign members fought a fair and civilized national competition that reflected Moussa’s patriotism.

Source: Egypt Independent April 03, 2018 10:52 UTC