Egyptian Parliament to Resume Debate on Authorization to Support Saudi Security on Oct 26
Resumption of the Egyptian House of Representatives session to discuss Sisi's request for authorization to support Saudi security
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
The Egyptian Parliament, chaired by Advisor Hisham Badawi, adjourned its general session on Monday, which had been convened in response to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s request for a vote on supporting Egypt’s backing of Saudi security.
The Parliament decided to resume its general session on the following Monday, October 26, to continue discussions on the President’s request for authorization to support Saudi Arabia.
Article 152 of the Egyptian Constitution stipulates that approval for deploying the armed forces on an external combat mission requires a two-thirds majority of Parliament members, during an urgent closed session convened at the President’s request and after consulting the National Defense Council.
The Egyptian National Defense Council had decided during its meeting on Sunday, chaired by el-Sisi and attended by the speakers of the Parliament and the Cabinet, along with military leaders, to provide all necessary and feasible forms of support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to defend its security and stability, safeguard its resources, and protect its territorial integrity and Islamic holy sites.
