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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo on Sept. 15, 2026. (Credit: Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of the Saudi Royal Court/Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google Egypt’s support had been expected for some time. On Sunday, the Egyptian National Defense Council said it stands “fully” behind Saudi Arabia in defending its resources, territorial integrity and Islam’s holy sites. The statement marked a departure from Cairo’s usual caution and came amid an escalation in Houthi attacks on the kingdom.The body, which is chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and brings together the country’s top security officials, said it was ready to provide all the support needed. Read more In Egypt, religious minorities face arbitrary detention for expressing their beliefs The previous day, Sisi had said it was “inconceivable” to put Saudi Arabia’s security or stability at risk. The kingdom is one of Cairo’s main financial backers. He then referred the matter to parliament.The... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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