Egypt says it is ready to provide âÂÂall necessary and possible support to Saudi Arabia to defend its safety and stabilityâÂÂ, as YemenâÂÂs Houthi rebels continue to launch attacks on the kingdom.
The National Defence Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, said on Sunday that Egypt âÂÂstands fully withâ Saudi Arabia to defend its resources, territorial integrity and Islamic holy sites.
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The presidentâÂÂs office added that Cairo would also intensify diplomatic efforts for de-escalation.
The Iran-aligned Houthis, an armed group also known as Ansar Allah (Arabic for Supporters of God), have in recent days attacked RiyadhâÂÂs international airport and the state oil giant Saudi Aramco, amid renewed fighting in Yemen with the Saudi-backed forces of the internationally âÂÂrecognised government following the collapse of a truce.
Sisi said in a speech on Saturday that Egypt would â act in accordance with guidance from Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who visited â Sisi last month after fighting in Yemen â reignited.
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