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Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Yemen
Egypt pledges to defend Saudi territory but won't attack Yemen amid regional tensions.
In brief
Egypt pledges to defend Saudi territory but won't attack Yemen amid regional tensions. Egypt's president says it will defend Saudi Arabia's borders but rules out military action in Yemen as Houthi attacks intensify. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Egypt's military support for Saudi Arabia
Egypt's military support for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending the kingdom's territory and borders.
Sisi's meeting with Saudi Crown Prince
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty delivered Sisi's written message to King Salman during talks in Riyadh.
Egypt's territorial defense commitment
Egypt would defend any Arab country's territory if asked but not beyond its own borders or those of a protected state.
Egypt's parliamentary vote delay
Egypt's parliament delayed authorizing military support for Saudi Arabia until October 26.
The one thing
Egypt's president says it will defend Saudi Arabia's borders but rules out military action in Yemen as Houthi attacks intensify.
