Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has lauded Egypt’s victory over the Zionist regime in the Fourth Arab-Israeli War of 1973 as a momentous event for the North African nation.

“It was a decisive campaign, and thanks to Allah Egypt retrieved not only its land, but also its dignity and pride,” Morsi said during a speech at a Saturday ceremony in the capital Cairo, marking the 39th anniversary of the war against the Tel Aviv regime.

In October 1973, a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria engaged in the 19-day war, also known as the Fourth Arab-Israeli War.

The Egyptian and Syrian forces managed to recapture parts of the Sinai Peninsula and the Golan Heights which had been occupied by Israel since the 1967 Six-Day War.

Morsi also referred to the influence of Islamic Awakening in Egypt which led to the 2011 revolution.

“The second victory came during the January 25 Revolution (in 2011), when the people and the army united. The January 25 Revolution was peaceful before the hand of betrayal turned it violent,” the Egyptian president stated.


Elsewhere in his remarks, Morsi enumerated the achievements of his government with regard to security, economy and health over the past 100 days since he took office.

The Egyptian president also pointed to the issue of corruption in the country and pledged to concert all efforts against it.

Press TV