President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi has said Egypt's Muslims and Coptic Christians will build their country together without any discrimination.
"It was necessary to attend the Mass to greet you on Christmas," Sisi said addressing Christmas Mass held at the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo.
"Throughout thousands of years Egypt has taught the world humanity and civilization, and the world expects the humanity and civilization to kick off again from our country," said Sisi.
"God willing, we, Muslims and Christians, will build our country and will accommodate and love each other," he stressed.
He greeted all Egyptians on the New Year and left the church amid loud applause and chants: "We love you Sisi," and "Muslims and Christians are one hand."