Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said in an interview with France 24 that the Egyptian parliament had approved a decision granting the president authority to assist Saudi Arabia "primarily for defensive purposes," including air-defense capabilities to protect sensitive sites in the kingdom, amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi territory.
In this clip, Abdelatty explains the nature of Egypt’s defensive support for Saudi Arabia.
U.S. military aid
Regarding U.S. military aid to Egypt, Abdelatty said it was "an integral part of this strategic partnership," adding: "We hope and are confident that it will continue." He announced that he would travel to Washington in the coming days to hold meetings with congressional leaders from both U.S. parties.
In this clip, the Egyptian minister discusses U.S. military aid and his expected visit to Washington.
Abdelatty noted that Egypt and the world are suffering from inflation and rising oil and food prices, recalling that Egypt is the world’s largest net importer of wheat and grains.
Clips: France 24 via Clash Report