I believe in the potential of the Egyptian character to over... - Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

"I believe in the potential of the Egyptian character to overcome any challenge."

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Hope

President, Military General Egyptian Born 1954 (age 72)

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