Egypt's Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince stress need for security of Red Sea navigation
DUBAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the need to ensure freedom and security of navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea during talks on Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency said. Sisi also expressed support for Saudi measures to protect its security and stability, and for efforts to reach a comprehensive…
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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