Egypt says ready to provide Saudi Arabia with necessary support amid Houthi conflict
Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has requested an urgent parliamentary session to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia if the kingdom asks for assistance.
Egypt has stated its readiness to offer support to Saudi Arabia amid the escalating Houthi conflict in Yemen. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has requested an urgent parliamentary session to authorize the Egyptian military to assist Saudi Arabia, should the kingdom seek such support. The Houthis have been intensifying their attacks on Saudi Arabia, including the recent assaults on Riyadh's international airport and the state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco.
President al-Sisi emphasized that Egypt aims to protect its security, resources, territorial integrity, and Islamic holy sites. The statement came after a National Defence Council meeting chaired by Sisi, which included key figures such as the parliamentary speaker, the prime minister, and the army chief.
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