OriginalSourceMiddle East EyeUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished08:53 UTCSourceMiddle East EyeUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished08:53 UTC
“Egyptian parliament to discuss defensive aid to Saudi Arabia”
“Egypt’s parliament is set to hold an emergency session in the afternoon to consider approving President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s request to authorise defensive military assistance to Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests it.”
Egyptian parliament to discuss defensive aid to Saudi Arabia
Key points
- Egypt's parliament will hold an emergency session in the afternoon.
- They will consider approving President Sisi's request for defensive military aid to Saudi Arabia.
- Aid would be provided if Riyadh requests it, and would be strictly defensive.
- President Sisi said Egypt would take necessary measures to protect Saudi Arabia.
- The discussion follows the request and emphasizes defensive rather than offensive involvement.
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