Egypt’s president orders military salute to Gulf states for post-2013 support
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi paid tribute to Gulf states for backing Egypt after the June 30 revolution, vowing to defend their security.
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AIEgyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ordered a military salute to Gulf states in recognition of their support for Egypt following the June 30 revolution.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the first class of the Egyptian Military Academy, El-Sisi warned that Egypt would not allow any threat to the security of Gulf states. He called on all parties to end conflict and violence.
He added that, in line with the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Egypt would take any necessary measures to protect and defend the Gulf states.