By Ghada Fouda
Rear Admiral Nehad Shahin, Egypt’s Defence Attaché to the United Kingdom, hosted a Reception last Thursday to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the 6th of October 1973 victory.  The reception was attended by the Egyptian Ambassador HE Ambassador Nasser Kamel, a number of Arab and foreign ambassadors and diplomats from the various diplomatic missions, high level officials from the British government as well as members of the Egyptian community.
In his speech Admiral Shahin spoke of the relationship and bond between the army and the citizens of Egypt, brought on by the 1973 victory.  In Admiral Shahin’s opinion the special relationship between the people and the army was a main reason for achieving the objective of the 1973 war.  This relationship that has always been – will always remain the pillar and backbone of the Egyptian state.
Throughout Egypt’s history The Egyptian army has always been Egypt’s driving force in building up the country and developing it and supporting Egyptians in achieving their aspirations.  This again became apparent during the more recent events of the 25 January 2011 and 30June 2013 revolutions where the Armed Forces, who swore to protect Egypt and the Egyptians, once again honoured the will of the people and their legitimate demands in order to achieve a better future.
At the end of his speech Admiral Shahin called for a minute of silence to honour all the martyrs of war who sacrificed their lives to restore, not only the land but most importantly the dignity of our nation.
