Sisi tells Saudi crown prince: Your security is a red line for Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency said. During the call, Sisi congratulated the crown prince ahead of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming National Day, according to a statement from Egyptian presidential spokesman Mohamed al-Shennawy. Sisi reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia’s security remains a “red line” for Egypt, underscoring the strategic ties between Cairo and Riyadh. The two leaders also discussed regional developments and bilateral cooperation, the statement added, without providing further details. The call comes as both countries continue to coordinate closely on Middle East security issues.