we want to let you know that we are expecting to hear from the philippine president as well, benigno aqino. a few moments ago we heard from the malaysian prime minister, he's about in the papers over the malaysia airlines, but he is here as a principal broker. as and when we do get things fixed up. we'll come back to that. he was the general who toppled egypt's freely elected government. now he's asked voter to become president. abdul fatah al-sisi declared his candidacy after resigning as army chief and minister of defence. caroline malone reports. >> after briefing a council in cairo, chaired by president adly mansour, sabdul fatah al-sisi made the announcement. he went into the meeting as defense minister and head of the armed forces. >> i have spent all my life as a soldier for the sake of my country and will continue in this role. it's an important moment. the first time i put on my military uniform i was 15 years old and i was wearing it for 45 years. it's my honour to have this uniform. i announce my will to run for egyptian presidency, and i will be honoured to have your is support