According to Bloomberg, Egyptian President Sisi stated on October 17 local time that Egypt is ready to defend Saudi Arabia from attacks by the Houla movement in Yemen. He called for an emergency meeting of parliament to authorize such actions if necessary.
On that day, during his speech at the graduation ceremony of a military academy, Saeed said that if Saudi Arabia asked for help, he would provide it.
I hope the legislature will be able to convene an emergency meeting so that we can authorize it if someone makes a request, " said Seixi. His intention is not to engage in "combat with anyone or attack anyone".
He emphasized: "What we're talking about is just the defensive aspect."
Cesi also tried to dispel rumors that he might continue in his position after his term ends in 2030. He said, “As long as we work hard to train and educate them, enabling them to take on responsibilities, Egypt will be able to produce people who are a hundred times better than me.”
September 15th, Sisi met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Visual China
Sisi has repeatedly condemned attacks against Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, and has linked the security and stability of the Persian Gulf region directly to Egypt.
But so far, Egypt has avoided military intervention in the ongoing regional conflicts, instead seeking to play a mediation role.
Throughout history, Egypt has rarely been involved in overseas military conflicts. The country did send troops to Yemen during the Yemeni civil war in the 1960s, but this prolonged conflict is now generally seen by Egyptians as a “quagmire”.
Earlier this month, when asked if Egypt would provide military support, Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdel Al-Aty told Bloomberg: “No matter what the Saudi side asks for, we will certainly respond… We will provide all forms of support without any reservations.”
Abdul Ati also stated that Egypt is “seriously considering” joining the Mecca Defense Region Agreement.
In August this year, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed, Turkish President Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca. The most notable clause is that any armed attack against one of the three countries will be considered an attack on all of them.
AbdelAtty said that Egypt maintains close relations with these three countries.
