Egypt will take any action to defend Saudi Arabia, says El-Sisi

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned that Egypt will not allow the security of Gulf states to be compromised, urging all parties to end the war and violence.

He added that, in line with the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Egypt will take any necessary measures to protect and defend Saudi Arabia.

El-Sisi also called on the Egyptian parliament to convene an urgent session to approve any action the state may take in support of Saudi Arabia.

His remarks came during a speech at the graduation ceremony of the first class of the Egyptian Military Academy.