Egypt's Sisi Vows to Step Down in 2030, No Constitutional Changes
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared he will end his term in 2030 and will not seek further constitutional changes to prolong his leadership. He made the announcement during a speech at the Egyptian Military Academy's graduation ceremony. El-Sisi, who has been in power since 2013, is currently in his third term, extended by 2019 constitutional amendments. The report also mentions Egypt's desire to boost economic ties with Israel.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated his term will end in 2030.
- El-Sisi confirmed no further constitutional changes will be made to extend his rule.
- The announcement was made during a speech at the Egyptian Military Academy.
- Constitutional amendments in 2019 extended presidential terms to six years.
- El-Sisi came to power in 2013 after the ouster of Mohamed Morsi.
- Egypt seeks to expand economic cooperation with Israel.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced on Saturday that his current term will conclude in 2030, and that no further constitutional amendments will be made to extend his rule. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy, el-Sisi stated, "I said we would not touch Egypt's constitution. This is a completely closed matter that will not be discussed." El-Sisi, 71, is currently serving a six-year term after being re-elected in December 2023. Constitutional amendments approved by referendum in 2019 extended presidential terms from four to six years and allowed him to run for a third term, which is set to end in 2030. A former Egyptian army general, el-Sisi came to power in 2013 following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi after widespread protests against his rule. The article also notes that Egypt is not interested in joining a defense alliance despite ongoing tensions, but seeks to expand economic cooperation with Israel.
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