Egyptian Military Office Celebrates the 53rd Anniversary of the October Victory
The Egyptian Defense Office in Kuwait celebrated the 53rd anniversary of the October Victory, attended by Kuwaiti and Egyptian officials. The Commander of the Kuwait Air Force emphasized the depth of relations and joint military cooperation.
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
- Commander of the Kuwait Air Force: The October 6 anniversary will remain an immortal day in the history of Egypt and the Arab nation
The Egyptian Defense Office in Kuwait celebrated the 53rd anniversary of the glorious October victory. The event was attended by Colonel Mohamed Abdel Wahab Abdel Gawad, the Defense Attaché of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Kuwait, alongside guests, including Mohamed Jaber Abu Al-Wafa, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Kuwait; Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Mishaal Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Defense of Kuwait; Major General (Retired) Air Marshal Fahad Al-Kharinji, Commander of the Kuwait Air Force; and a large number of heads of diplomatic missions, heads and members of military offices, diplomats, public figures, media representatives, and members of the Egyptian community in Kuwait.
A Shared Destiny
In a prominent speech during the ceremony, Commander of the Kuwait Air Force Major General (Retired) Air Marshal Fahad Al-Kharinji affirmed that Kuwaiti-Egyptian relations represent a solid model of ties that unite Arab peoples through love, loyalty, and a shared destiny. He praised the fraternal stances and the long history of cooperation and cohesion between the two brotherly countries.
The Commander of the Kuwait Air Force stated in his speech that the October 6 anniversary will remain an immortal day in the history of Egypt and the Arab nation, recalling the heroism of the Egyptian Armed Forces and the sacrifices of the martyrs who gave their lives in defense of the land, dignity, and national pride.
In his address, General Al-Kharinji recalled the souls of Egyptian and Kuwaiti martyrs, as well as all those who sacrificed their lives in defense of justice and dignity, calling upon Almighty God to envelop them all in His vast mercy and great forgiveness.
"Yarmouk" Exercise
General Al-Kharinji emphasized that relations between Kuwait and Egypt are built on firm brotherhood, shared stances, and a history rich with cooperation and cohesion. He simultaneously pointed to the depth of military relations and cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
The Commander of the Kuwait Air Force clarified that the "Yarmouk" exercise represents one of the most prominent aspects of joint military cooperation between the Kuwait Air Force and the Egyptian Armed Forces, noting that it vividly embodies the commemoration of the great heroism and sacrifices offered by the Kuwaiti Yarmouk Brigade and its noble martyrs alongside their brothers in the Egyptian Armed Forces during the glorious October War.
Honorable Kuwaiti Stances
For his part, Colonel Mohamed Abdel Wahab Abdel Gawad, the Defense Attaché of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Kuwait, affirmed that the honorable stance of Kuwait—leadership, government, and people—in supporting sister Egypt during the glorious October War was not merely a passing position, but a living embodiment of the deep, fraternal, and historical relations rooted in the history of the two brotherly countries.
The Egyptian Defense Attaché noted in his speech that the participation of brave Kuwaiti pilots alongside their Egyptian brothers in the trenches of combat contributed excellently to cementing an immortal Arab and national epic that will remain engraved in the consciousness and historical memory.
Colonel Mohamed Abdel Wahab expressed his deep pride and appreciation for the high-level diplomatic and community presence, stating: "I am pleased and honored today, as we recall immortal days in the hearts of the Egyptian people, to extend my thanks and appreciation to you all for your attendance and participation in celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the glorious October victory. This victory embodied Egypt’s will, affirmed the resilience of its people, and proved the capability of its armed forces to achieve their objectives and safeguard national sovereignty."
He added: "This great victory will remain throughout history a testament to the greatness of a people and the pride of a nation. It will remain a symbolic battle in the history of the Egyptian military, demonstrating its ability to confront challenges and difficulties. The great Egyptian people were fully confident in the ability of their armed forces to..."
Achieving victory and reclaiming the land.
