President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Tuesday hailed efforts exerted by the armed forces to maintain security of homeland against threats and regional challenges.
The president made the remarks during an Iftar banquet organized by the army on the anniversary of the 10th of Ramadan victory.
The army shows neutrality and impartiality in practice and is effectively participating to building the economy of this country, he said. 
The president saluted Field marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi for his efforts while chairing Egypt's Supreme Military Council after January 25 revolution. 
Also, he greeted former president Adli Mansour for leading the country through a very dangerous phase of the country’s history. 
He paid tribute to the names of army and police personnel who sacrificed their lives to protect homeland. 
The president concluded his speech with a call on the state institutions that they should assume their jobs with enough impartiality and professionalism in order to achieve development aspirations. 

Source: MENA