Egypt Approves Saudi Air Defense Support, Backs US Military Aid

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says parliament approved giving the president powers to help Saudi Arabia with air defense of sensitive sites, including holy sites. He also says US Foreign Military Financing to Egypt will continue and that he will visit Washington.

Middle East · Egypt · Saudi Arabia · Political statement

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• Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on US military aid to Egypt: The military assistance is an integral part of this strategic partnership. We hope and we are confident that this will continue… (clashreport on Telegram)
• Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Yemen and Saudi Arabia: The parliament approved the resolution to give powers for the president to help the Saudis with regard to defensive objectives… (clashreport on Telegram)

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