Egyptian President Sisi offers full support for Saudi Arabia if requested

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated that Egypt will take all necessary steps to protect and defend Saudi Arabia should Riyadh request it. He asked the Egyptian parliament to authorize such measures in an emergency session.

The remarks came amid ongoing tensions involving Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia. Sisi’s statement was reported by Arab News and other outlets. Egypt and Saudi Arabia have maintained close security and economic ties for years, including joint operations and large-scale investment.

The offer of military support if requested is more explicit than recent public comments from Cairo. It arrives as Houthi attacks on shipping and on Saudi territory have continued at varying intensity. Egypt controls the Suez Canal and has forces deployed in the region.

Parliament has not yet voted on the authorization. The emergency session request signals that the Egyptian leadership wants a formal mandate before any deployment. No specific contingency or force size has been detailed in public statements.

The development adds a new element to the security relationship between the two countries. It also places the Egyptian legislature in the position of deciding the scope of any future assistance.