# Egypt’s Sissi says Cairo will defend Saudi Arabia if asked

https://mins.news/en/item/104562

- DW, 2026-10-17 17:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/egypt-s-ssisi-says-he-ll-defend-saudi-arabia-if-asked/a-79689105?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi said on Saturday that Egypt was ready to take measures to defend Saudi Arabia if requested. He said Egypt was not seeking a role in regional conflicts but would not allow Saudi security or stability to be harmed, and urged an emergency parliamentary session to consider authorizing assistance. The remarks came amid stepped-up Houthi attacks on Saudi targets.

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