Staff report: CAIRO, July 04, 2018 - The Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Mohamed Farid, Wednesday witnessed a series of early morning training activity by the Armed Forces special forces. Following the drills, Lt Gen Farid gave a brief speech during which he praised the officers' fighting skills and outstanding training. He also saluted the army forces for their outstanding role combatting terrorism and maintaining the nation's security and the safety of its citizens. Lt Gen Farid praised the high capabilities and efficiency of the officers and soldiers and their efforts to reach the highest levels of preparedness for any combat mission. He called upon them to keep maintaining their notable physical and mental fitness and preparedness as well as upholding the noble and lofty military values which have for long distinguished the Egyptian Armed Forces. Wednesday's visit came within the framework of Lt Gen Farid's keenness on following up the training and qualification programmes for military personnel.
