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Oct 17, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Sisi says his presidential term will end in 2030
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Saturday that his presidential term would end in 2030 and that his departure from office was “settled and will not be discussed.” He reaffirmed that Egypt’s constitution would not be amended. Separately, he said Cairo was ready to take any measures Saudi Arabia requested to defend its security and sovereignty.
WHO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
WHAT: Sisi said his presidential term would end in 2030, ruled out constitutional amendments and said Egypt was ready to take measures requested by Saudi Arabia to defend its security and sovereignty.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Egypt
WHY: Sisi said his departure from office was settled and would not be discussed; no reason for the Saudi-related statement was reported.
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