Content overview: “Egypt’s Sisi Pledges to Step Down in 2030, Seeks Mandate to Defend Saudi Arabia”. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced he will leave office in 2030, adhering to Egypt’s constitutional term limits after more than a dozen years in power. The statement, made during a public address, appears aimed at easing domestic and international concerns over his extended rule. Sisi, who took office in 2014 and has since amended the constitution to lengthen presidential terms, now says he will not seek further changes to remain beyond the current framework.
At the same time, Sisi revealed he is seeking parliamentary approval to deploy Egyptian forces to defend Saudi Arabia if needed. The move signals deepening military cooperation between Cairo and Riyadh amid regional instability. While details remain sparse, the request underscores Egypt’s strategic alignment with Gulf allies and its role in broader Middle East security. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.