Egypt's Sisi confirms term ends 2030, rules out constitutional changes
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President Sisi publicly stated he will not pursue constitutional amendments to extend his presidency beyond 2030, a reversal of prior speculation. This reduces near-term political uncertainty in Egypt, though his long-term intentions remain untested. The statement may ease investor concerns about prolonged authoritarian rule.
Egypt's parliament has authorized President Sisi to deploy military forces in defense of Saudi Arabia, formalizing a potential Egyptian military commitment to the Kingdom. This move, confirmed by multiple sources, signals a significant deepening of Egyptian-Saudi defense alignment amid regional tensions, though the specific trigger or scope of any deployment remains unspecified. The authorization follows Sisi's public pledge of defense support to Saudi Arabia.
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