Armed Forces hosts annual ceremony for Egyptian tribal elders on October victories anniversary

The Egyptian Armed Forces held its annual ceremony for tribal sheikhs and elders under the title "Al-Ahd," marking the 53rd anniversary of the October victories.

• Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher attended the ceremony and conveyed President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's greetings to the tribal elders.
• Military Intelligence chief Sherif Mohamed Fekry said the gathering renews commitment to cooperation to preserve Egypt's borders and security.
• Zaher stated that protecting Egypt's borders is a shared responsibility requiring continued coordination between the Armed Forces and tribes.
• Tribal elders denounced hostile statements by external parties about Egyptian territories and affirmed their support for the political leadership.