President Abdel Fattah El Sisi paid an unannounced visit to Sinai to inspect troops fighting terrorism.
The president was accompanied by Defense Minister Sidqi Sobhi, chief of staff Mahmoud Hegazi and top brass of the Armed Forces.
Sisi inspected special and regular troops fighting terrorism in Sinai and their preparations for wiping out terrorism in Sinai.
During exercises attended by Sisi and military commanders, the troops showed high combat skills.
Sisi called on troops to firmly confront security threats that face Egypt.
He called on them to protect the lives of innocent people in Sinai during the security operations.