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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and endorsed Riyadh's call for secure Red Sea navigation, as disruptions to shipping in the waterway continue to hurt regional economies. Egypt's Suez Canal revenues have dropped by an estimated $7 billion over the past two years due to the instability. The meeting reflects growing coordination between Cairo and Riyadh on regional security issues as Red Sea shipping lanes remain vulnerable to attacks, compounding economic pressure on countries reliant on the canal and maritime trade.