Cairo:President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attended the 'Homeland and Citizen Security' session during the third day of the Egypt Forum 2026. The session was also attended by several key government officials, including Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Defense and Military Production Ashraf Salem Zaher.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the session began with a film titled 'Your Message Is Heard… A Response Journey,' which showcased the efforts of state institutions, particularly the Ministry of Interior, in ensuring citizens' security since January 2011. Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfiq highlighted the ministry's comprehensive plan to reshape security operations, emphasizing the decline in car theft rates to 94%.

The session also featured discussions on the operating mechanisms of the National Authority for Crisis and Emergency Management, led by Mohamed Abdel Rahman Rabie. The authority aims to safeguard Egyptian national security and has developed an administrative and legal framework to efficiently manage crises.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty emphasized the importance of foreign policy as an extension of domestic policy, noting Egypt's strategic relationships with global powers and its efforts in the Red Sea region and the African continent. He highlighted Egypt's stance on water security and the need for international law application regarding the Ethiopian dam.

President El-Sisi stressed the importance of maintaining strong state institutions to prevent state collapse, referring to the events of 2011. He called for initiatives to improve public perception of security forces and highlighted the transformation of prisons into correctional and rehabilitation centers. The president also underscored the role of the National Authority for Crisis and Emergency Management in enhancing state performance during crises.