Magdy El-Gelad: Sisi’s decision to keep constitution shows confidence
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced that the Egyptian constitution will remain untouched, a decision delivered during the conclusion of the Egypt 2026 forum, Masrawy reported.
Magdy El-Gelad Cites Confidence in State Capabilities
Speaking with broadcaster Tamer Amin on the "Akher Al-Nahar" program on Al-Nahar channel, El-Gelad noted that the message projects strong confidence in Egypt's internal stability despite ongoing regional crises and rapid international developments.
Some observers might question the necessity of addressing constitutional matters while the surrounding region faces escalating instability. However, El-Gelad argued that the presidential stance demonstrates faith in the country’s resilience. He emphasized the capabilities of the Egyptian Armed Forces and the general populace in safeguarding the country and maintaining stability.
El-Gelad highlighted a specific directive issued by the president to the public during the forum, quoting: "You are the ones who will protect Egypt, not me alone." This messaging shows that citizens and state institutions share this responsibility.
Abdel Moneim Imam Praises State Leadership Decisions
In a parallel assessment delivered during the forum’s food and water security session on October 21, 2026, Member of Parliament Abdel Moneim Imam commended the decision as the act of a statesman, Bوابة الشروق reported. Imam remarked that the commitment to preserve the constitution places national interests above all else and effectively cuts the road for those who doubted or plotted against Egypt over past years. He addressed President El-Sisi during his remarks, stating: “Mr. President, you have carried the responsibility in the most difficult times of this nation, restored the state, and solidified its pillars, and today you are completing the building with the most important thing a leader can leave for his people, which is a state governed by rules where everyone respects the constitution.”
Imam also addressed the role of the Future of Egypt Agency for Sustainable Development, pointing to its strategic contributions in narrowing the food gap and reducing pressure on foreign currency. He noted that state strength stems from institutional strength, describing the agency as a surprise upon its quiet entry before delivering a universally praised success story, and added that issuing a law for the agency transitioned it into a different phase. He emphasized the importance of maintaining clear boundaries among the agency’s primary functions, which span strategic food security, investor empowerment, and direct commercial enterprise management, requiring exceptional interventions for food security while operating as a platform for empowering investors by providing land, services, and partnership opportunities, and acting as an investor managing projects and companies to achieve profits.
Bureaucratic Shifts and Houthi Threats Hinder Economic Stability
While the forum focused heavily on institutional permanence and economic security, public discussions continue to intersect with broader administrative hurdles. El-Gelad pointed to frequent policy shifts across changing bureaucratic tenures, noting that successive ministers often overwrite the work of their predecessors, and remarked that the government complains about the government, something that happens only in Egypt or in an Adel Imam play.
At the same time, foreign policy considerations—including threats by the Houthis to Saudi Arabia—continue to pose economic questions for the Suez Canal and Egypt.