A spokesman for the Egyptian presidential office posted on social media on October 18 that the Egyptian Defense Council decided to provide Saudi Arabia with “all necessary and possible support” to help Saudi Arabia maintain national security and stability. The Egyptian Defense Council held a meeting on the 18th under the presidency of Egyptian President Sisi. The meeting reviewed current developments in the regional situation. The Egyptian Defense Council said that Saudi national security is closely linked to the national security of Egypt and other Arab countries. The Egyptian Defense Council will continue to step up political and diplomatic efforts, coordinate with regional and international parties to cool down the regional situation and resolve the crisis facing the region by peaceful means.

A spokesman for the Egyptian presidential office posted on social media on October 18 that the Egyptian Defense Council decided to provide Saudi Arabia with “all necessary and possible support” to help Saudi Arabia maintain national security and stability. The Egyptian Defense Council held a meeting on the 18th under the presidency of Egyptian President Sisi. The meeting reviewed current developments in the regional situation. The Egyptian Defense Council said that Saudi national security is closely linked to the national security of Egypt and other Arab countries. The Egyptian Defense Council will continue to step up political and diplomatic efforts, coordinate with regional and international parties to cool down the regional situation and resolve the crisis facing the region by peaceful means.