Saudi Arabia’s Security Is a Red Line for Egypt, Sisi Says

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi used a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to make clear that Saudi security remains inseparable from Egypt’s own national security.

The conversation covered the full range of Egyptian-Saudi relations, according to Mohamed al-Shennawy, spokesperson for the Egyptian presidency. Sisi congratulated the crown prince ahead of Saudi National Day and wished Saudi Arabia continued stability, prosperity and development under King Salman and Prince Mohammed.

Sisi called for broader cooperation between the two countries to serve their mutual interests, support sustainable development and strengthen regional security. He also described Egypt and Saudi Arabia as sharing a common destiny, saying joint action would be necessary to confront current regional challenges.

Mohammed bin Salman praised what he described as the growing course of Saudi-Egyptian relations and the close coordination between the two governments. He called for more high-level political consultations and reciprocal visits across several fields.

The leaders also discussed regional and international issues, with both stressing the urgent need to reduce tensions. They linked regional stability to the protection of global energy security, supply chains and international trade routes.

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The security of Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab region remains an integral pillar of Egyptian national security.