Egypt has reaffirmed its opposition to attacks on Saudi Arabia as renewed violence in the region raises concerns about civilian safety, energy supplies and wider instability.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty delivered the message during a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in India on Sunday, September 13.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
According to an account carried by the Egypt Independent, citing Egypt’s state-run Middle East News Agency, Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for the kingdom in responding to threats against its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Egyptian account did not identify a particular attack or name those responsible in its report of the ministers’ discussions.
Ministers discuss regional tensions
Abdelatty and Prince Faisal also reviewed relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, including senior-level visits and efforts to strengthen formal cooperation between the two countries.
Their discussions covered recent developments across the Middle East and diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and supporting regional security.
Egypt’s position comes amid renewed attacks on Saudi territory connected to the escalating conflict involving Yemen’s Houthi movement.
The Associated Press reported that missile and drone attacks launched by the Iran-backed Houthis on September 8 struck civilian and economic facilities in southern Saudi Arabia.
Saudi authorities said 73 people, including women and children, were injured. Fires were also reported at oil facilities and public utilities in Abha, Jazan, Najran and Khamis Mushait.
The Houthis said they targeted industrial sites, oil facilities and the King Khalid Air Base. Saudi officials described the attacks as a serious escalation and said the kingdom would defend itself.
Pressure on oil infrastructure
Tensions increased further after a drone strike damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline on September 11.
The pipeline carries crude oil from eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea, allowing some exports to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. Its disruption has added pressure to international energy markets at a time of wider instability affecting important shipping and oil-export routes.
Reuters reported that attacks on Saudi Arabia continued on Monday as planned talks between Gulf states and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz were postponed.
The violence has increased fears that the conflict could expand further across the region and affect global energy supplies.
Egypt maintains support for Saudi Arabia
Egypt and Saudi Arabia have close political, economic and security ties. Cairo has repeatedly described Saudi security as closely connected to the security of Egypt and the wider Arab region.
The latest statement reinforces that position while Egypt continues to call for restraint and diplomatic efforts to prevent a broader confrontation.
The meeting between Abdelatty and Prince Faisal also underlined the importance both governments place on regular coordination during a period of rapidly changing regional tensions.
