Mamish hailed the role of the Armed Forces in implementing the project as well as securing the Canal's waterway.

He also praised the journalists for covering the project.

In the press conference, Mamish said that the success of the first experimental operation of the New Suez Canal is considered a success for Egypt, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and the Egyptian people as well.

The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority expressed thanks to the Egyptian people for funding the mega project, pointing out that all Egyptians worked as one to finalize the project.

He hoped that the project may be a precursor to a series of success in Egypt in the coming period.

Mamish also expressed thanks to the workers at the project.
"I am proud of working with the youth in this project," he said.