Egyptian Parliament discusses troop deployment to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Egypt's readiness to undertake any action requested by Saudi Arabia to defend its security and sovereignty, provided that approval is obtained from the Egyptian Parliament. He explained that any Egyptian military movement would be contingent upon an official request from Saudi Arabia and its approval by the parliament, with the specific nature of the mission predetermined. According to Article 152 of the Egyptian Constitution, prior approval from the National Defense Council and the House of Representatives by a two-thirds majority is required before deploying forces abroad. The potential support could range from intelligence cooperation and air defense to securing facilities, with the possibility of sending troops to assist within Saudi Arabia or in operations against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. He also noted that Egyptian support is part of the Arab cooperation framework, especially under the Arab Defense Pact signed in 1950. Moreover, he added that the decision to participate militarily depends on an official request from Riyadh and a clearly defined mission, with potential domestic reservations and human rights concerns, particularly if Egyptian forces are used in Yemen.
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