# Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia

https://mins.news/en/item/104396

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-17 14:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/17/egypts-sisi-seeks-authorisation-for-defence-assistance-to-saudi-arabia?traffic_source=rss

> Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has asked parliament to convene in an emergency session and authorise him to approve any Saudi request for defence assistance. He said Egypt was prepared to protect the kingdom, stressing that the commitment was defensive, as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue.

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