Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman departs for Egypt to boost ties
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has left for Egypt on a working visit to discuss strengthening bilateral relations with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on a state visit on September 15, following Houthi attacks on the kingdom and an Iranian-backed militia attack on a key Saudi pipeline. The US is monitoring the situation, but it is unclear what Riyadh will do in response to multi-front threats. Egypt has a long history of friendship and alliance with Saudi Arabia, having worked together in the 2015 Yemen intervention.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss regional developments, strengthen bilateral relations, and expand cooperation. The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen since the civil war reignited in July, seizing control of the Red Sea coast and Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Saudi Arabia responded to the attacks by carrying out around 50 strikes on the Houthis. Meanwhile, the US Vice-President spoke to reporters about the administration's close monitoring of the rapidly changing situation in Yemen, including direct conversations with the Houthis.
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