# 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.
- Title: Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: breaking, egypt, saudi arabia, yemen, houthi, sisi, mohammed bin salman, iran, middle east, news, world, defend
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/sisi-says-egypt-would-defend-saudi-territory-but-rules-out-attack-on-yemen
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:51:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, egypt, saudi arabia, yemen, houthi, sisi, mohammed bin salman, iran, middle east, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Egypt's president says it will defend Saudi Arabia's borders but rules out military action in Yemen as Houthi attacks intensify.