Egypt

Egypt's parliament postponed deliberations on President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's request to authorize potential military assistance to Saudi Arabia. According to the state-run Al-Akhbar newspaper, Speaker Hisham Badawi adjourned Monday's parliamentary session and scheduled further discussions for October 26. The proposal follows Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and would permit Egyptian military support if requested by Riyadh. The Egyptian Social Democratic Party expressed reservations about deploying forces abroad, emphasizing the need to evaluate operational objectives, financial implications and risks to military personnel. No authorization was granted during Monday's session.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired a meeting of the National Defence Council, which reaffirmed Egypt’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks. The council pledged all necessary forms of support to protect Saudi security, stability, resources and territorial integrity. It also said Egypt would intensify diplomatic efforts with regional and international partners to reduce tensions. The announcement followed el-Sisi’s request for parliamentary authorization to take defensive measures if Riyadh requested assistance. The statement did not specify the exact military assistance Egypt might provide.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Saturday in Baghdad, on the sidelines of the 52nd Organisation of Islamic Cooperation foreign ministers session, ways to de-escalate, resume the diplomatic track and reach an agreement containing the current crisis. According to Egyptian foreign ministry spokesman Nader Zaki, Abdelatty stressed freedom of international navigation and orderly trade, and the need to stop and condemn all hostile acts against Saudi Arabia. The source does not report the Iranian side's response, specific outcomes of the meeting or details of the agreement discussed.

At a graduation ceremony for military colleges on Saturday, Sisi called on the Egyptian parliament to hold an emergency session authorizing him to act on any intervention Saudi Arabia requests, saying such action requires parliamentary approval. He said Egypt would carry out any measure to protect and defend the kingdom, following the directives of King Salman and the crown prince. He thanked Gulf states for supporting Egypt after the 2013 events. On Thursday, according to the source, he said Egyptian and Saudi national security are linked and rejected any harm to Saudi security or the Red Sea.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Saturday, at a graduation ceremony for Egyptian Military Academy students east of Cairo, that the end of his presidential term in 2030 is settled and that the constitution will not be touched. The remarks followed social media reports of a possible 2027 constitutional amendment that would let him run again; the source does not confirm those reports. He made the same point on Wednesday at a military seminar marking the October War anniversary, urging citizens to protect the state rather than the president from a 'conspiracy'.

Egypt’s military announced that armed forces and civilian police were continuing the third phase of an enforcement campaign against unauthorized gold mining in the Eastern Desert. Its spokesperson said warning leaflets had preceded operations intended to protect resources and enforce sovereignty inside Egypt. The announcement followed reports of deadly strikes on Sudanese miners. The supplied statement did not explicitly confirm the reported death toll or resolve disagreements about the location of the strikes.

Egypt and Indonesia signed several memoranda of understanding in Jakarta during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s official visit. The supplied article places the signing before the presidents’ joint press conference on October 11 and links the visit to efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation. It does not identify the memoranda’s sectors, signatories, financial commitments, or implementation arrangements. The signing is therefore recorded as a diplomatic cooperation event without assuming specific economic or security provisions.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, followed by a joint press conference on October 11. Sisi said the Palestinian question occupied a major part of their discussions, reiterating opposition to displacement and support for Palestinian statehood and humanitarian access to Gaza. He also addressed Red Sea security and Egypt’s Nile interests. The meeting formed part of an official Asian tour that included South Korea and Malaysia.

Egypt and Malaysia announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in a joint statement issued at the conclusion of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s October 9–10 state visit to Malaysia. They also affirmed support for Gulf and West Asian stability and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz under international law. The decision built on an understanding reached during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s November 2024 Cairo visit.

Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim awarded Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara during his state visit to Malaysia on October 10. The decoration is described in the source as one of Malaysia's highest federal honors awarded to foreign heads of state, royalty, and prominent personalities. The award accompanied bilateral discussions in Kuala Lumpur covering economic cooperation, political coordination, and regional developments. The decoration was a distinct ceremonial diplomatic act during the presidential visit, although the report did not describe additional obligations arising from the award.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur during a state visit on October 10. According to the Egyptian presidency, the discussions addressed economic, trade, and investment cooperation, alongside political coordination on regional and international affairs. El-Sisi presented Egypt's assessment of current regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions. The two sides also discussed cultural and educational cooperation, including Al-Azhar's activities in Malaysia. El-Sisi invited the Malaysian monarch to visit Egypt, while the king expressed appreciation for Egypt's regional diplomatic role.

Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned attacks against Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Cairo warned that the escalation affecting Saudi territory threatened regional security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed Egyptian support for Saudi Arabia in confronting threats to its security and called for an end to attacks and respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement was issued on October 8 amid intensifying military confrontation between Saudi-led forces and Yemen's Houthi movement.