Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi is widely expected to win Egypt's Presidential election.

After three years of turmoil he's appealing to the public's desire for security and stability.

He tells Reuters he wants better times ahead for Egypt.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) EGYPTIAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, ABDEL-FATTAH AL-SISI, SAYING:

"I love my country and my own people. I want to serve them by... to ensure democracy, freedom, rule of law and a better lifestyle."

He says that Egypt's relationship with the U.S. is sound.

(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) EGYPTIAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, ABDEL-FATTAH AL-SISI, SAYING:

"Our relations with the United States are strategic and stable, and it does not mean that just because sometimes we have some confusion then we won't be able to continue in the way we have before. This is a stable relationship."

He adds that America needs to provide Egypt with resources.

(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) EGYPTIAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, ABDEL-FATTAH AL