Egyptian President Abdel Fattah As-Sisi has told CNBC that he will not seek a third term, and instead respect the country's constitution which permits its leaders to serve only two four-year terms.
As-Sisi said, "It doesn't suit me as a president to stay one more day against the will of the Egyptians. This is not talk for TV, those are principles I embrace and am keen on," adding, "We will not interfere with (the constitution). I am with preserving two four-year terms." Al-Sisi said that elections will be held in March or April 2018. He did not directly say whether he intended to run for any office.