President Abdel Fattah El Sisi delivered a speech during the celebration in which he
applauded the important and heroic role of the judges and prosecutors.
"They have lived up to their responsibilities toward their country," he went on to say.
"Egypt has proceeded with the establishment of a state of law, based on justice and equality", the president said.
"Since taking up post, I have been keen on stressing the independence of the judiciary," he stressed.