09:08 PM
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Books – Muhammad Shaker:
Dr. Nevin Al-Kilani, Minister of Culture, witnessed a symposium of the French writer “Roland Lombardi” to discuss his latest writings, which was moderated by writer Mohamed Salmawi, in the International Hall as part of the activities of the cultural program for the 54th session of the Cairo International Book Fair, in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Bahey El-Din, President of the Egyptian General Book Authority. , and a large number of writers, critics, journalists and show audience.
The writer, Mohamed Salmawi, said that “Roland” is a guest of a special kind. He has several books on international politics and history, and many academic contributions. He is considered one of the most important French political analysts. He has published a book that is considered the first in French on President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and the importance of the book is due Until its author is an expert in Middle East issues, he studies, analyzes and deduces through a realistic vision of the reality he touches, as he is the first to predict the departure of the Brotherhood and Sisi’s leadership of Egypt.
Roland Lombardi indicated that, as a researcher, he prefers his work to be on the ground, so his book was about President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi through what he monitored on the ground, indicating that he wrote experiences he heard from people, and he had to convey them as facts to society. Al-Gharbi correctly, and indicated that he followed what happened in Egypt, Tunisia and Syria in 2011 AD, which is a very important period for scholars in European universities about Egypt in particular, as there was a mental image of Egypt that did not represent the truth, so it had to be corrected based on his understanding and follow-up. Closer to the nature of the Egyptian people.
Regarding the reason that prompted him to write a book about President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the French writer said: What prompted me to write about President El-Sisi is what I touched on the ground with the careful researcher’s eye on the important historical role that President El-Sisi played in Egypt and the region, how he saved Egypt during a critical period, and how it was formed. the region in a new way after he assumed power.
Pointing out that he wrote an article in January 2013 about the difficult time that Egypt is going through, and predicted that President Sisi would take over the reins of affairs, because he is qualified to lead Egypt and bring it to safety.
He explained that he wrote his book based on his follow-up of the situation in Egypt in the last ten years, and in it he presents his point of view and vision of Egypt and its pivotal role in the surrounding region.
It is noteworthy that the 54th session of the Cairo International Book Fair is being held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, and was inaugurated by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister. We read.. we think.. we create.”
