With more sorrow and sadness, the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs, is mourning lieutenant General Dr. Mohammed Saeed al-Assar, Minister of State for Military Production, who contributed to defending his country over his long life and  was one of the loyal military figures, who shared the responsibility of the administration of the country in a difficult period characterized by many challenges, responsible for the file of foreign relations and communication with the media and political forces after the revolution of January 25, 2011, and extended his tremendous efforts and dedication to the service of Egypt until his death yesterday, July 6th;

The Council expresses its deepest condolences to the armed forces and the people of Egypt for the death of the deceased, and prays to God to extend his mercy to him and to inspire his family with patience.