OPEN// Foreign ministry greets President Sisi, Egyptians on July 23 Revolution anniv.
In a statement, the ministry expressed profound pride in this historic national occasion, describing it as a pivotal milestone in Egypt's modern history.
The revolution, it noted, reshaped the nation's identity and laid the foundation for a state rooted in the values of dignity, justice, and national independence.
To mark the occasion, Egyptian embassies and consulates around the world organized a series of commemorative events and activities. (MENA)
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