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Egypt international strategic and economic partnerships

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Egypt continues to engage in high-level diplomatic discussions to strengthen strategic ties and address regional stability. In discussions with the United States, Egyptian officials explored maritime and transport partnerships, specifically focusing on port infrastructure, management, and logistics. Egypt also proposed establishing a commercial shipbuilding shipyard in Damietta and creating joint industrial logistics zones to facilitate trade with the U.S. Simultaneously, Egypt and France held talks to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and encourage French investment. Regional security remains a priority, with Egyptian leadership emphasizing diplomatic solutions to contain rising tensions and implementing peace plans regarding the Palestinian issue. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has also met with Sudanese and Saudi officials to address maritime security in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In October 2026, the strategic partnership between Egypt and Saudi Arabia was further emphasized. Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, described the two nations as the ‘two wings of the nation.’ President el-Sisi expressed Egypt's readiness to take measures to defend Saudi sovereignty if requested, focusing on protection rather than aggression. Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Turki bin Abdullah Al-Wada'i, noted that coordination between Riyadh and Cairo is essential for restoring Yemeni state institutions and securing maritime navigation. Yemeni reactions remain divided. While Sultan Saeed Al-Burkani, Speaker of the Yemeni House of Representatives, praised Egypt's support for Gulf security as a “safety valve” for the Arab nation, Houthi official Mohammed Ali al-Houthi criticized Egypt's potential military assistance to Saudi Arabia. ~~Al-Houthi characterized such support as~~ On October 26, 2026, the Egyptian Parliament approved a ~~‘declaration~~ resolution allowing the government to take necessary measures to support Saudi Arabia, which may include the deployment of ~~war’ against Yemen and argued it serves Israeli interests while distracting~~ troops. This follows a request from ~~other regional conflicts.~~ President el-Sisi after a visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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