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Egypt's parliament authorised President Abdel Fattah el Sisi in a closed session to send forces to support Saudi Arabia, with officials saying any mission would be defensive.
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Egypt’s parliament on 26 October authorised President Abdel Fattah el Sisi in a closed session to send forces to support Saudi Arabia, with officials saying any mission would be defensive.
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On October 26, the Egyptian parliament approved an authorization empowering President Sisi to take measures in support of Saudi Arabia.央視新聞 · statementEgypt approves defensive support to Saudi Arabia.headline in the post · statementThe Egyptian president has the authority to strengthen the defense of important locations inside Saudi Arabia without crossing the Saudi border into Yemen.埃及外長阿卜杜勒阿提 · statementThe Egyptian military presence in Saudi Arabia is linked to escalating tensions with Iran and attacks on Saudi Arabia.埃及外長阿卜杜勒阿提 · statementEgyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed this idea at the 22nd Ordinary Session of the CEN-SAD Executive Council held in Tripoli, Libya last Saturday.addisstandardao · statementEgyptian forces have been stationed in Saudi Arabia for several months.埃及外長阿卜杜勒阿提 · statement