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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has declared Cairo’s readiness to extend any form of assistance to Saudi Arabia including potential military support as the kingdom confronts intensified attacks by Houthi militants. In an interview with Bloomberg Television on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund annual meetings in Bangkok, Abdelatty stated that Saudi national security forms an integral part of Egyptian and broader Arab national security. “Whatever is being asked by the Saudis, of course we will respond,” he said, adding that Egypt provides all kinds of support without any reservation. The comments reflect daily high-level coordination between the two countries as Houthi missile and drone strikes target Saudi airports and infrastructure.
Abdelatty’s remarks follow a joint statement issued on Sunday by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan that condemned the Houthi actions and affirmed Riyadh’s right to take legitimate measures in response. The escalation has prompted Saudi Arabia to vow a decisive reply while seeking broader regional backing. Multiple outlets including Ahram Online reported the minister’s emphasis on unconditional solidarity with the kingdom.[[1]](https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/578849/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Egypt-ready-to-provide-all-kinds-of-support-to-Sau.aspx)
The Egyptian minister further disclosed that Cairo is seriously studying participation in the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. That pact, signed on Aug. 7 in Makkah by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, treats an armed attack on one signatory as an attack on all. On Oct. 5 the three members agreed to activate collective defense commitments and prepare for rapid deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia. Abdelatty described the associated quartet grouping that includes Egypt as a consultative platform for shaping Middle East security arrangements and noted that the four foreign ministers plan to meet soon.[[2]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20261013-egypt-vows-any-kind-of-support-for-saudi-arabia-after-houthi-attacks/)
Egypt maintains strong bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan across political, military, economic and commercial spheres. The foreign minister highlighted these relationships while underscoring that the quartet serves as a venue to discuss de-escalation mechanisms and the future regional security architecture. A Bloomberg report carried by Asharq detailed how the minister framed the Mecca pact as under serious Egyptian consideration.[[3]](https://asharqbusiness.com/politics/151237/%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%87%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%A3%D9%8A-%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B9-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%85-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D8%B6%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%AB%D9%8A%D9%8A%D9%86/)
Egypt possesses one of Africa’s most capable militaries and has previously cooperated with Saudi Arabia on Red Sea security patrols. Direct large-scale military involvement in Yemen nevertheless carries historical sensitivities dating to Egypt’s intervention in the 1960s. Abdelatty stopped short of detailing specific forms of potential assistance while reiterating that any Saudi request would receive a positive response.
The developments occur against continuing regional tensions linked to Iran-aligned groups operating in Yemen. Saudi officials have indicated they will employ all necessary means to safeguard national territory and have called on allies to bolster defensive capabilities. Communication channels between Egyptian and Saudi leadership remain open to manage the fluid security environment.
