The National Dialogue Board of Trustees expresses gratitude towards President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for swiftly responding to their statement during their last meeting on March 26, 2023. The statement proposed an amendment to Article 34 of the Constitution related to the National Elections Authority Law, requiring complete supervision of polling and sorting during elections and referendums by members of judicial authorities with a designated judge for each box.
President El-Sisi acknowledged the efforts made by the National Dialogue Board of Trustees and their proposal for legislative amendment to ensure full judicial oversight of the electoral process. He directed the government and relevant agencies to study the proposal and its implementation mechanisms. The Board affirms their commitment to dialogue and discussion for the benefit of Egypt and its citizens.
The Board of Trustees of the National Dialogue extends its thanks to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, for his prompt response to what was issued in the statement of the Board of Trustees of the National Dialogue, in their last meeting, corresponding to March 26, 2023, concerning a proposal related to a legislative amendment in the National Elections Authority Law, Article ( 34) of the Constitution. Polling and sorting, in elections and referendums taking place in the country, must be completed under the full supervision of members of the judicial authorities and bodies, with the system of a judge for each box.
President El-Sisi announced a while ago, through his official accounts on social media, that he is following up on the course of the dialogue, and praising the efforts made by all those in charge of the national dialogue. Appreciating what was discussed during yesterday’s session regarding the legislative amendment that allows for full supervision by the judicial bodies of the electoral process, and the President directed the government and the concerned agencies in the state to study this proposal and its implementation mechanisms.
The Board of Trustees of the National Dialogue affirmed that it has taken all measures and steps that serve dialogue and discussion for the sake of our dear Egypt and the interest of the citizen.
In conclusion, we are grateful for President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s swift response to our proposal regarding amendments to the National Elections Authority Law. We appreciate his support and dedication to ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process for our nation. The National Dialogue remains committed to facilitating productive discussions and exchanges for the greater good of Egypt and its citizens. We look forward to continued collaboration with all concerned parties to achieve our shared goals.