Sisi Inaugurates "EDEX 2025" and Defense Minister Affirms Permanent Readiness

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated the fourth edition of the International Defence and Military Industries Exhibition "EDEX 2025" on Monday, attended by senior military and government officials and representatives of major global defense companies.

1. Opening Ceremony and Industrial Cooperation

• Ceremony Start: The opening ceremony began with an artistic presentation titled "Always United," followed by the introduction of the joint manufacturing project for the Howitzer "K9A1 EGY."

• Joint Cooperation: This project represents a model of military collaboration between Egypt and South Korea, aiming to enhance Egypt's ability to adapt to current regional challenges.

2. Key Messages from Defence Minister General Abdel Meguid Sakr

The Minister of Defence and Military Production, General Abdel Meguid Sakr, delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the exhibition's importance and Egypt's strategic message:

Focus	Key Points from the Minister's Speech
Exhibition Importance	EDEX has become a global platform for companies producing armament systems and defense technologies from around the world to present their latest advancements.
Context of the Event	The current edition takes place amidst "rapid transformations and intertwined conflicts" globally and regionally.
Permanent Readiness	He stressed that "permanent readiness to face risks and threats is a duty that cannot tolerate complacency."
Egypt's Vision for Peace	He noted that President Sisi's continuous warnings against "the region sliding into a comprehensive war" reflected "deep insight and a voice of wisdom," serving as a sincere warning against the consequences of following the logic of force instead of comprehensive and just peace.
Practical Application of Peace	He affirmed that Egypt demonstrated this approach at the "Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Conference," gathering countries that believe in peace to unify efforts to stop the war in Gaza and cease bloodshed.
Egypt's Strength	He asserted that "Egypt's possession of various elements of capability is an investment in real peace," and that strong nations have their will respected and their borders protected.
Role of the Armed Forces	He confirmed that the Egyptian Armed Forces "have been and will always remain a wise and rational force, which protects, not threatens, and builds and develops."
EDEX's Significance	What Egypt displays at EDEX 2025 reflects "a picture of its modern strength" and its commitment to "keeping pace with global developments in armament to enhance its national security."