President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi paid brief fraternal visits to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Egypt’s full support for Gulf states amid current regional tensions and its rejection of attacks targeting their security and stability. In Bahrain, President Sisi held talks with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, where he expressed Egypt’s solidarity with the kingdom in light of current developments and condemned attacks targeting its territory. During the talks, Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Saudi Arabia in confronting regional challenges and stressed that the Kingdom’s security is inseparable from Egypt’s. During the two visits, talks addressed broader regional developments and the importance of continued consultation and coordination between Egypt and Gulf countries to restore stability. President Sisi returned to Cairo later the same day after concluding the two visits.

Source: Egypt Independent March 22, 2026 16:37 UTC