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Egypt’s National Defense Council has pledged to provide Saudi Arabia with “all necessary and possible forms of support” to defend its security and stability amid escalating Houthi attacks, Anadolu Agency reported.
The council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the presidential palace in Cairo on Sunday, reviewed what Egypt’s State Information Service described as “dangerous” regional developments, particularly the attacks on Saudi Arabia.
It declared Egypt’s “full solidarity” with Saudi Arabia, citing the countries’ historical ties and saying Saudi national security is linked to Egyptian and Arab national security.
The council decided to support Saudi Arabia in defending its security and stability, protecting its resources and territorial integrity, and safeguarding Islamic holy sites.
It also decided to continue and intensify political and diplomatic efforts, in coordination with relevant regional and international parties, to ease tensions across the region and resolve ongoing crises peacefully.
The decision comes amid a sharp escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi group, which has carried out missile and drone attacks targeting the kingdom.
The meeting was attended by senior Egyptian political, military and security officials, including the parliament speaker, prime minister, defense minister, army chief of staff, foreign and interior ministers, intelligence chief and commanders of the armed forces.
