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Sisi says support for Saudi defense excludes attacks on Yemen
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said military support for Saudi Arabia does not include launching attacks on Yemen. A message Sisi sent to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz was delivered to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.
During a meeting in Riyadh between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a written message sent by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to King Salman bin Abdulaziz was delivered.
The meeting, held at the Royal Court on Wednesday, addressed ways to develop relations between the two countries and coordinate joint efforts in response to regional developments. The contents and subject of the message were not disclosed.
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Director of General Intelligence Khalid bin Ali al-Humaidan and other officials attended the meeting. Egypt’s delegation was accompanied by Director of General Intelligence Major General Hassan Rashad.
The stated scope of military support
The exchange of messages took place as Egypt’s potential military support for Saudi Arabia was being debated. Sisi said on Wednesday that the support did not include launching attacks on Yemen.
Sisi said Egypt’s military efforts were aimed at defending Saudi Arabia’s territory and borders. He added that, if requested, Egypt could also provide support to defend the territory of another Arab country.
Authorization debate in Cairo
Egypt’s House of Representatives on Monday postponed for a second time a session to discuss authorizing the army to take the necessary steps to defend the kingdom if Saudi Arabia requested it. The discussions were scheduled to resume on October 26.
Egypt’s National Defense Council also decided on Sunday, following a meeting chaired by Sisi, to provide all necessary and possible forms of support to defend Saudi Arabia’s security, stability and territorial integrity.
The council declared its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia. It said political and diplomatic efforts would be intensified to ease regional tensions and resolve crises through peaceful means. The nature of the support was not disclosed.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen
These developments came as the military escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen continued. During the tensions that have persisted since July, civilian aviation facilities and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia were targeted in attacks.
The war in Yemen began after the Houthis seized control of the capital, Sanaa, and several provinces in September 2014. The Saudi-led Arab coalition intervened in March 2015 to support Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
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