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Egypt President Sisi Rules Out Constitution Changes and Confirms Departure in 2030
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Moneycontrol•17-10-2026, 17:57
Egypt President Sisi Rules Out Constitution Changes and Confirms Departure in 2030
- •Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi confirmed that his current and final presidential term will end in 2030, dismissing any further constitution amendments.
- •Sisi made the remarks during a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy in the New Administrative Capital.
- •The 71-year-old leader is currently serving a six-year term following his re-election in December 2023, enabled by 2019 constitutional amendments.
- •He stated that he will not leave the Egyptian state until it is filled with capable leaders, adding that a new generation is being prepared.
- •Sisi also declared that Egypt is fully prepared to take any measures requested by Saudi Arabia to protect the kingdom's security and sovereignty.
Key Questions Answered
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated that his current presidential term will conclude in the year 2030, confirming that the matter is completely settled and ruling out any constitutional amendments.
Constitutional amendments approved in a 2019 referendum extended Egypt's presidential terms from four years to six years and allowed Sisi to seek a third term, setting up his departure for 2030.
President Sisi announced that Egypt is prepared to take any measures requested by Saudi Arabia to protect the kingdom's security and sovereignty, noting he would ask parliament for an emergency session if Riyadh requested such action.
