# Sisi: Cairo ready to defend Saudi Arabia if asked

https://mins.news/en/item/104461

- TRT World, 2026-10-17 15:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/7d3b77c3f8e7

> Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said Cairo is prepared to help defend Saudi Arabia if requested. Sisi and the Saudi crown prince stressed the need to ensure safe navigation in the Red Sea.

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