Egypt pledges defensive support to Riyadh if requested
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nouvelle Tribune
Egypt’s National Defence Council has pledged Saudi Arabia any necessary defensive support in response to Houthi attacks, provided Riyadh requests it. President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has also asked Parliament to authorise possible military assistance, while the council announced that diplomatic efforts would continue, according to the Egyptian presidency, cited by Al Jazeera.
Egypt’s National Defence Council decided on Sunday 18 October to provide Saudi Arabia with “all forms of necessary and possible support” in response to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, according to the Egyptian presidency, cited by Al Jazeera. Meeting in Cairo under the chairmanship of Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, the council also affirmed its “full solidarity” with Riyadh.
Egypt’s commitment is limited to defensive assistance and would be activated only at Saudi Arabia’s request, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi said the previous day. The Egyptian president said Saudi, Egyptian and Arab security were closely linked, according to Al Jazeera.
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