Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamed Zaki sent a cable of greetings on Tuesday to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
In his cable, the defense minister wished Egypt more progress and prosperity, asserting the army personnel will continue fulfilling their task in defending the homeland.
Chief-of-Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Osama Askar sent a similar cable to President Sisi.
The defense minister and chief of staff greeted army commanders, officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers operating as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces, as well as civilian personnel of the Armed Forces on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.