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Sisi seeks approval for possible defence aid to Saudi Arabia
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorise him to approve Saudi requests for defence assistance. He said Egypt would act only to defend Saudi Arabia if assistance were requested.
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Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for an emergency session of Egypt’s parliament to authorise approval of Saudi requests for defence assistance.
“has called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorise him to approve any requests from Saudi Arabia for defence assistance”
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said Egypt would carry out any measure to protect Saudi Arabia if assistance were requested.
“Egypt will “carry out any measure to protect” Saudi Arabia”
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said the proposed assistance was intended only for defence, not to attack anyone.
“I am not speaking in order for us to fight anyone or attack anyone. I am speaking only for defence.”