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Against the backdrop of foundational constitutional principles and the essential pillars of modern state-building, the President of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Munther Ibrahim Hussein, delivered significant remarks during an official celebration marking Sovereignty Day, addressing the dimensions of judicial independence and the necessity of the rule of law as a primary basis for institutional stability and the protection of citizens' rights to dignity and justice. Judge Munther Ibrahim Hussein began his address by emphasizing that the concept of national sovereignty extends far beyond the mere codification of texts in constitutions, encompassing the genuine expression of the people's will and aspirations toward stability and institutional building that guarantee a decent life for individuals, stressing that the national and ethical dimension of sovereignty measures the state's capacity to safeguard rights and justice within an integrated institutional framework. In a related context, the Federal Court President underlined the inevitability of integration between the prestige of the law and the independence of the judiciary, explaining that discussions about sovereignty lose their true meaning in the absence of respect for the law, just as laws cannot gain prestige apart from an independent judiciary that believes in the mission of justice and possesses the courage and determination required to enforce constitutional provisions for everyone without exception. The court president added that the essence of a constitutional state is based on the compliance of all authorities—legislative, executive, and judicial—with the constitution in all their practices, considering that the constitutional judiciary constitutes the safe valve linking state sovereignty with citizens' interests through effective oversight of legislation to protect rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution and avoid any potential conflicts. In concluding the celebration, Judge Munther Ibrahim Hussein explained that observing Sovereignty Day represents a renewed milestone for consolidating deeply rooted national principles such as national unity and respect for the constitution, recalling with reverence the immense sacrifices made by the nation's martyrs and wounded who forged with their blood the state's security and stability, and affirming that loyalty to those sacrifices requires everyone to foster the spirit of citizenship and defend the country's resources.
