Egypt Moves to Support Saudi Arabia: Important Decisions from the National Defense Council
- 2026-10-18
- 14:11:34
Cairo – Egypt’s National Defense Council announced on Sunday its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its readiness to provide all necessary and possible forms of support to defend the Kingdom’s security, stability, and territorial integrity, in light of the escalating attacks it is facing.
The decision came during a meeting chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the Presidential Palace to discuss regional developments and the escalating tensions in the region, particularly the attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency stated that the Council affirmed its complete support for Saudi Arabia, based on the historical relations between the two countries and the interconnectedness of Saudi national security with Egyptian and Arab national security.
He explained that the Council decided to provide all necessary and possible forms of support to the Kingdom, contributing to the defense of its security and stability, and protecting its resources, territorial integrity, and Islamic holy sites.
The Council emphasized the importance of continuing and intensifying Egyptian political and diplomatic efforts, in coordination with relevant regional and international parties, to de-escalate tensions in the region and resolve crises through peaceful means.
The meeting was attended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister, the Ministers of Defense and Interior, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Director of General Intelligence, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, the commanders of the main branches of the military, and a number of senior military and security officials.
The Egyptian stance comes amid escalating regional tensions and attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about the region's security and stability.