Egypt's Sisi Cites Past Sieges to Justify Relocation to New Capital
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi invoked previous attacks on state buildings to defend moving all government institutions to a new administrative capital outside Cairo.
Speaking at the inauguration of Egypt's new administrative capital, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi justified the relocation of all state institutions by referencing past security incidents. According to sources, Sisi cited sieges of the Constitutional Court, the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Defense, and the Media Production City as reasons for the move.
The new capital, located east of Cairo, is part of a massive project aimed at modernizing Egypt's infrastructure and reducing congestion. The relocation consolidates key government functions into a single, purpose-built complex.
No specific timeline for the complete transfer was mentioned in the remarks. The justification reflects ongoing security concerns within the country's governance framework.
Source: First Squawk