#mohamed el-assar
Egypt's Minister of Military Production Lieutenant-General Mohamed El-Assar passed away on Monday evening, announced the Egyptian cabinet in a statement. El-Assar, 74, had earlier in June been awarded by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi the Nile Sash, the third highest award that can be granted by the Egyptian State for those who have served in government for an extended period of time with distinction. El-Assar was also promoted to honorary Lieutenant-General in June. In a statement, the Egyptian Presidency said…