Egypt’s parliament has officially postponed a vote concerning the authorization of military support for Saudi Arabia. The nature of the proposed support is described as defensive in scope. While the vote was expected to take place recently, officials have indicated that deliberations will continue into the coming week.

According to reports citing Reuters, the legislative body is set to revisit the discussions on Monday. The delay comes amidst broader regional diplomatic activity; Egypt’s foreign minister held a phone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart on Sunday afternoon to discuss ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. No specific reasons for the postponement were provided in the initial reports, nor were the specific terms of the military support agreement disclosed to the public at this time.