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President El-Sisi Confers Collar of the Nile upon President Trump
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has decided to award the Nile Collar to President Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to supporting peace efforts, defusing conflicts, and most recently, his pivotal role in ending the war in Gaza.
President El-Sisi Speaks with US President Trump
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, who is in Israel, accompanied by the Israeli prime minister, who also spoke with the President. It was agreed that he would attend the peace summit, which Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will also participate in.
President El-Sisi Meets Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni on Sidelines of Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, in Sharm El-Sheikh, on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel- Atty and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad.
President El-Sisi lauded progress in the outstanding relations between Egypt and Italy, stressing the vital need to further strengthen bilateral ties across various fields. Those include the political, commercial, and economic spheres, in addition to boosting joint cooperation in the sectors of energy, agriculture, construction, tourism, and other areas of mutual interest. President El-Sisi and Prime Minister Meloni also discussed ways to forge closer commercial ties and facilitate engagement between the business communities and private sectors in Egypt and Italy. The Italian Prime Minister welcomed the growing collaboration between the two countries across different fields, emphasizing the need to build upon the current positive progress in bilateral relations.
The meeting also covered a number of regional issues. The Italian Prime Minister expressed her appreciation for Egypt's pivotal role in facilitating the agreement to end the war in Gaza. She underscored Italy’s full support for all efforts aimed at achieving stability in the region. The President also affirmed the significance of the ceasefire agreement, stating that it culminates the persistent efforts exerted by Egypt, in cooperation with Qatar and the United States of America, over the past two years to end the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. He confirmed the agreement's importance in ending the state of war, increasing the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid, securing the release of hostages and prisoners, preparing the groundwork for the rapid reconstruction of the Strip, and providing the political horizon necessary to establish an independent Palestinian State, in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy.
During the talks, the Italian Prime Minister reiterated her country’s support for Egypt within the framework of the European Union. The two sides looked forward to the success of the Egyptian-European meeting scheduled to be held in Brussels on October 22, 2025.
President El-Sisi Meets German Chancellor Merz on Sidelines of Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel- Atty, and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad.
German Chancellor Merz commended the President's efforts, which culminated in the Gaza Strip ceasefire agreement. He confirmed that the achievement of the accord would not have been possible without President El-Sisi's efforts. Chancellor Merz expressed hope for a durable peace and affirmed Germany's readiness to assist in the reconstruction process of the Gaza Strip.
President El-Sisi expressed his profound appreciation for Germany and its people, emphasizing his keenness on further strengthening and advancing Egyptian-German relations to reach the level of a strategic partnership. The President stressed the vital need to foster the presence of major German companies in the Egyptian market, particularly in light of the free trade agreements Egypt has concluded with Arab and African nations.
President El-Sisi noted that Egypt's foreign policy is characterized by balance, proactivity, and a commitment to avoiding conflicts and achieving de-escalation. The President stressed the crucial importance of continuing intensive political coordination and cooperation between Egypt and Germany, particularly with regard to issues of mutual interest, such as the crises in Syria, Sudan, and Libya, confirming the need to prevent escalation. President El-Sisi appreciated Germany’s readiness to engage in the reconstruction efforts of Gaza. He also reiterated the urgent necessity of solidifying the ceasefire, preventing a renewed outbreak of conflict, and ensuring the delivery of the largest amount possible of humanitarian aid, affirming that Egypt is exerting every possible effort toward these ends.
During the meeting, the President expressed his appreciation for the support Egypt receives from Germany within the framework of the European Union. He said he looks forward for the success of the Egyptian-European Summit due in Brussels on October 22, 2025. The President extended an invitation to the German Chancellor to pay an official visit Egypt, an invitation which the Chancellor welcomed.
German Chancellor Merz, once again, thanked the President for the invitation to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace. The Chancellor said he considers his meeting with the President to be the beginning of a new phase for forging closer bilateral relations. He reaffirmed that an end to the war in the Gaza Strip would not have been possible without President El-Sisi’s dedicated effort, and conveyed Germany’s appreciation to the President in this regard. The German Chancellor emphasized that he will encourage German companies to bolster their presence and investments in areas of mutual interest.
President El-Sisi Receives World Leaders Participating in "Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace"
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Heads of State and Government participating in "Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace" on the agreement to end the war in Gaza.
President El-Sisi Holds Meeting with World Leaders Participating in Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
On the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi convened a meeting with the King of Jordan, the Presidents of France and Türkiye, the Amir of Qatar, the German Chancellor, the Prime Ministers of Italy, the UK, and Canada and the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The meeting was held to coordinate among the participating countries with regard to the implementation of the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including reconstruction efforts and the provision of humanitarian aid.
President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of convening the “Cairo Conference for Early Recovery and Reconstruction” in November 2025, and of building upon the momentum generated by the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace in this regard.
The President stressed the crucial need for European countries to encourage all concerned parties to implement the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip. President El-Sisi noted that Egypt and Jordan are currently training a number of Palestinian police personnel, and affirmed the importance of European states providing support to Egypt and Jordan in this effort to continue and expand the scope of the training.
The participating countries reiterated the necessity of directing sufficient quantities of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the urgent need for debris removal, and the establishment of a coordination mechanism among the states participating in today’s summit to agree on specific steps to be taken in pursuit of this group's objectives.
President El-Sisi Welcomes US President Trump and Leaders Participating in Sharm El-Sheikh Summit
I welcome His Excellency, US President Donald Trump, and our esteemed guests participating in the "Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace".
In Sharm El-Sheikh, the will of the peoples converges with the resolve of world leaders to end the war in Gaza, carrying one message to humanity: Enough with war... Welcome to peace.
President El-Sisi’s Speech at “Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace”
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”
Your Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses,
May Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon you all,
I welcome you all to “The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace”. We convene at this historic watershed moment, having collectively witnessed the successful conclusion of “The Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement to end the war in Gaza”. This achievement heralds the birth of a genuine ray of hope, which promises to close a painful chapter in human history, usher-in a new era of peace and stability in the Middle East, and secure a better future for the peoples of the region, who have been ravaged by conflict.
Today, we welcome the courageous, peace-loving leadership, whose efforts have contributed to ending the conflict and achieving security and development not only in our region, but across the entire world.
Allow me to invite His Excellency, U.S. President Donald Trump, to join the world leaders advocating for peace.
I would like to express our immense appreciation to you and to your wise leadership of this endeavor, which was pursued under exceptionally difficult circumstances, and which was reflected in the plan you put forward to end this tragic war, a war that has cost humanity dearly.
I would like to extend my profound gratitude to our partners in the United States, Qatar, and Türkiye.
I restate our full support for and commitment to the implementation of this plan, thereby generating the necessary political horizon to realize the "Two-State Solution", as it remains the sole viable path to achieving the legitimate aspirations of both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples to turn the chapter of conflict and live securely.
Mr. President, you have demonstrated that true leadership is measured not by the initiation of wars, but rather the capacity to conclude them. We have full confidence in your leadership to implement this current agreement and to carry forward your vision through every phase of its execution.
Your Excellency, Mr. President, let the war in Gaza be the last war in the Middle East.
Your Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses,
Egypt launched the peace process in the Middle East nearly half a century ago, specifically in November 1977. It was at that pivotal moment that President Anwar El Sadat, may Allah bless his soul, took resolute and unprecedented steps in the history of the region, embarking on a historic visit to Jerusalem.
Since that moment, Egypt has inaugurated a new covenant, one that delivered a chance at life to successive generations, while substantiating that the security of peoples is not achieved through military might alone. Today, Egypt, alongside its Arab and Islamic sister nations, unequivocally reaffirms that peace remains our strategic choice. Experience over recent decades has conclusively demonstrated that this choice can only thrive when established upon justice and the fundamental equality of rights.
From this standpoint, and given that all peoples of the region enjoy an enduring right to their sovereign nation-states, the Palestinian people are no exception. They, too, possess the inalienable right to self-determination and to envisage a future devoid of the specter of war. They hold the fundamental right to enjoy freedom and live within their own independent state; a state living side by side with Israel in peace, security, and mutual recognition.
Peace is not solely the creation of governments; rather, it is established by the peoples when they grasp that the adversaries of yesterday can indeed become the partners of tomorrow.
I would seize this opportunity to extend a call to the people of Israel:
“Let us ensure this historic moment ushers-in a new beginning for a life defined by justice and peaceful coexistence. Let us look forward together to a brighter future for the children of our nations. Let us join forces to forge a just and durable peace for all peoples of the region.”
Your Excellency, President Trump
We must sincerely reflect upon the scenes of relief and joy that overwhelmed the streets of Gaza, Israel as well as the entire world, following the conclusion of the agreement to end the war in Gaza, thanks to your wise initiative. These scenes offer yet further proof that the common choice of the peoples is, indeed, peace.
We deeply value your dedicated commitment to the restoration of life in Gaza. Egypt will work collaboratively with the United States, and in full coordination with all partners over the coming days, to establish the joint foundations necessary for advancing the reconstruction of the Strip without delay. We intend to host the “Conference for Early Recovery, Reconstruction, and Development”, which will build upon your plan for ending the war in Gaza, with the ultimate goal of providing essential livelihoods for the Palestinians on their land and restoring their hope. Indeed, peace is only complete when the hand of reconstruction extends after the devastation.
Your Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses,
We now envision a luminous future for our region; a future where cities are forged by hope, not one that silences the memories of its citizens beneath the ruins.
We stand before an unparalleled, and perhaps last, historical opportunity. This is the moment to establish a Middle East free from every threat to its stability and progress. It must be a region, where all its peoples enjoy peace and a dignified life within secure borders and with guaranteed rights; a Middle East impermeable to terrorism and extremism and entirely devoid of all weapons of mass destruction.
This is the New Middle East that Egypt aspires to embody in collaboration with its regional and international partners.
Today’s agreement paves the way toward this future. It is therefore essential that we consolidate this agreement, execute all its phases, and ultimately achieve the implementation of the "Two-State Solution". This must be realized in a manner that secures our shared vision for fostering mutual coexistence among the peoples of the region, and indeed, full integration among all nations of the region.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Before concluding my speech, and in profound recognition of President Donald Trump’s efforts, I am pleased to declare before this esteemed assembly Egypt’s decision to confer upon His Excellency the “Order of the Nile”. This is the highest, most prestigious and most distinguished among Egyptian decorations, bestowed upon Heads of State and those who render monumental service to humanity.
Thank you
President El-Sisi Meets US President Trump on sidelines of Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received US Donald Trump. A bilateral discussion session was held, including the delegations of both countries, before the two presidents inaugurated and co-chaired the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit.
President El-Sisi began the meeting by welcoming President Trump to Egypt, praising the close relations that bind Egypt and the United States. The President valued the US President's vision aimed at ending the conflicts and wars around the world, which has significantly contributed to advancing efforts to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
The meeting discussed the historical and diverse relations between Egypt and the United States and their ongoing cooperation in achieving peace and maintaining stability in the Middle East.
President El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s profound appreciation for President Trump’s role in halting the war in Gaza, and reiterated Egypt’s commitment to continuing its sincere and tireless efforts to implement President Trump's plan to end the war and achieve stability, as well as to remove any obstacles or difficulties that may hinder the plan.
President El-Sisi stressed that Egypt has a leading role in launching the peace process in the Middle East and believes that the US role is essential and a fundamental guarantee for achieving peace. Egypt also believes that peace requires exceptional leaders capable of taking and implementing bold initiatives, following President Trump.
President El-Sisi expressed his hope that the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit would be a turning point and the beginning of a new phase of real, comprehensive, and just peace in the region. The President stressed the importance of the United States’ and President Trump's personal support for the Gaza Reconstruction Conference. This was valued by the US president.
President Trump expressed his deep appreciation for the leadership and people of Egypt, lauding President El-Sisi’s wise leadership, which led to the conclusion of this historic agreement.
President Trump also expressed his pleasure to visit Egypt and co-chair the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit with President El-Sisi. He reaffirmed the United States’ keenness to engage with its partners in the region to achieve integration, development, and economic prosperity for all their peoples, and to build a better future based on cooperation rather than conflict. The meeting also addressed the latest regional developments.
The meeting also touched on relations between the two countries. President El-Sisi looked forward to continue working with President Trump to advance and foster the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States, and to further elevate relations across various fields, including developing economic cooperation.
President Trump indicated that he supports strengthening economic and investment relations between Egypt and the United States, and that he encourages American companies to reinforce and intensify their presence and investments in Egypt. He also affirmed that the United States would support Egypt within international financial institutions
Statement by the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
As part of consolidating the peace path in the Middle East by ending the war in Gaza and reaching a political settlement to the Palestinian issue and based on an Egyptian-American initiative, Egypt, today, October 13, 2025, hosted the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit. The summit was co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and President Donald Trump, President of the United States of America.
The summit saw the participation of heads of state and government from: Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Türkiye, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, France, Cyprus, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Greece, Armenia, Hungary, Pakistan, Canada, Norway, Iraq, the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Japan, the Netherlands, Paraguay, and India. This is in addition to the participation of the UN Secretary-General, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, the president of the European Council, the President of FIFA, and the former prime minister of the United Kingdom.
The summit's schedule focused on the absolute support of the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement to end the war in Gaza, which was concluded on October 9, 2025, with mediation from Egypt, the United States, Qatar, and Türkiye.
At the summit, the leading efforts of US President Trump to end the war through his proposed settlement plan were noted. The pivotal roles of both Qatar and Türkiye in mediation were also praised.
The participating leaders valued Egypt’s role, under President El-Sisi’s patronage, in leading and coordinating humanitarian efforts since the outbreak of the crisis and its mediation role, leading up to the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement. They commended the Egyptian efforts in convening the Summit.
The Summit addressed the importance of cooperation among the international community to provide all means for following up on the implementation of the agreement's terms and ensuring its continuity. This includes a comprehensive cessation of the war in Gaza, the completion of the exchange of hostages and captives, the Israeli withdrawal, and the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid into the Gaza Strip.
In this context, the summit witnessed the signing ceremony of a joint document by the mediating countries’ leaders in support of the agreement.
There was also a strong emphasis on the need to commence consultations on the means and mechanisms to implement the upcoming phases of President Trump's settlement plan, starting with issues related to governance and providing security, the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, and culminating in the political track for settlement.
Egypt extends its appreciation to the leaders who participated in the summit and welcomes the high-level international participation, which clearly reflected global support for efforts to end the war.
Egypt will continue to cooperate with its regional and international partners to close this painful chapter in the history of the Middle East and the world. A chapter in which mankind lost much of its humanity, the rule-based international system lost much of its credibility, and the peoples of the region lost their sense of safety.
Egypt, which planted the seeds of peace in the region nearly half a century ago, affirms it will spare no effort to preserve the new prospect of peace born in the city of peace, Sharm El-Sheikh.
We will continue to address the root causes of instability in the Middle East, particularly the lack of a settlement to the Palestinian issue, leading to achieving comprehensive and just peace.
The Palestinian people have suffered like no other throughout modern history, yet remained resilient managed to persevere in the face of immense challenges.
Egypt will remain a source of support for them and continue to back their resilience and their legitimate, inalienable rights, including the right to self-determination, and their right to live in safety and peace, like all other peoples of the world, in an independent state living side-by-side with Israel, on their land in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, under their legitimate leadership and along the June 4, 1967 borders, in accordance with international law and relevant resolutions of international legitimacy.
Egypt looks forward to achieving peace and will cooperate with all parties to build a Middle East free of conflicts, a Middle East built on justice, equality of rights, good neighborliness, and peaceful coexistence among all its peoples without exception.
President El-Sisi Confers Collar of the Nile upon President Trump
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has decided to award the Nile Collar to President Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to supporting peace efforts, defusing conflicts, and most recently, his pivotal role in ending the war in Gaza.
President El-Sisi Speaks with US President Trump
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, who is in Israel, accompanied by the Israeli prime minister, who also spoke with the President. It was agreed that he would attend the peace summit, which Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will also participate in.
President El-Sisi Meets Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni on Sidelines of Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, in Sharm El-Sheikh, on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel- Atty and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad.
President El-Sisi lauded progress in the outstanding relations between Egypt and Italy, stressing the vital need to further strengthen bilateral ties across various fields. Those include the political, commercial, and economic spheres, in addition to boosting joint cooperation in the sectors of energy, agriculture, construction, tourism, and other areas of mutual interest. President El-Sisi and Prime Minister Meloni also discussed ways to forge closer commercial ties and facilitate engagement between the business communities and private sectors in Egypt and Italy. The Italian Prime Minister welcomed the growing collaboration between the two countries across different fields, emphasizing the need to build upon the current positive progress in bilateral relations.
The meeting also covered a number of regional issues. The Italian Prime Minister expressed her appreciation for Egypt's pivotal role in facilitating the agreement to end the war in Gaza. She underscored Italy’s full support for all efforts aimed at achieving stability in the region. The President also affirmed the significance of the ceasefire agreement, stating that it culminates the persistent efforts exerted by Egypt, in cooperation with Qatar and the United States of America, over the past two years to end the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. He confirmed the agreement's importance in ending the state of war, increasing the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid, securing the release of hostages and prisoners, preparing the groundwork for the rapid reconstruction of the Strip, and providing the political horizon necessary to establish an independent Palestinian State, in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy.
During the talks, the Italian Prime Minister reiterated her country’s support for Egypt within the framework of the European Union. The two sides looked forward to the success of the Egyptian-European meeting scheduled to be held in Brussels on October 22, 2025.
President El-Sisi Meets German Chancellor Merz on Sidelines of Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel- Atty, and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad.
German Chancellor Merz commended the President's efforts, which culminated in the Gaza Strip ceasefire agreement. He confirmed that the achievement of the accord would not have been possible without President El-Sisi's efforts. Chancellor Merz expressed hope for a durable peace and affirmed Germany's readiness to assist in the reconstruction process of the Gaza Strip.
President El-Sisi expressed his profound appreciation for Germany and its people, emphasizing his keenness on further strengthening and advancing Egyptian-German relations to reach the level of a strategic partnership. The President stressed the vital need to foster the presence of major German companies in the Egyptian market, particularly in light of the free trade agreements Egypt has concluded with Arab and African nations.
President El-Sisi noted that Egypt's foreign policy is characterized by balance, proactivity, and a commitment to avoiding conflicts and achieving de-escalation. The President stressed the crucial importance of continuing intensive political coordination and cooperation between Egypt and Germany, particularly with regard to issues of mutual interest, such as the crises in Syria, Sudan, and Libya, confirming the need to prevent escalation. President El-Sisi appreciated Germany’s readiness to engage in the reconstruction efforts of Gaza. He also reiterated the urgent necessity of solidifying the ceasefire, preventing a renewed outbreak of conflict, and ensuring the delivery of the largest amount possible of humanitarian aid, affirming that Egypt is exerting every possible effort toward these ends.
During the meeting, the President expressed his appreciation for the support Egypt receives from Germany within the framework of the European Union. He said he looks forward for the success of the Egyptian-European Summit due in Brussels on October 22, 2025. The President extended an invitation to the German Chancellor to pay an official visit Egypt, an invitation which the Chancellor welcomed.
German Chancellor Merz, once again, thanked the President for the invitation to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace. The Chancellor said he considers his meeting with the President to be the beginning of a new phase for forging closer bilateral relations. He reaffirmed that an end to the war in the Gaza Strip would not have been possible without President El-Sisi’s dedicated effort, and conveyed Germany’s appreciation to the President in this regard. The German Chancellor emphasized that he will encourage German companies to bolster their presence and investments in areas of mutual interest.
President El-Sisi Receives World Leaders Participating in "Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace"
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Heads of State and Government participating in "Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace" on the agreement to end the war in Gaza.
President El-Sisi Holds Meeting with World Leaders Participating in Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
On the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi convened a meeting with the King of Jordan, the Presidents of France and Türkiye, the Amir of Qatar, the German Chancellor, the Prime Ministers of Italy, the UK, and Canada and the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The meeting was held to coordinate among the participating countries with regard to the implementation of the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including reconstruction efforts and the provision of humanitarian aid.
President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of convening the “Cairo Conference for Early Recovery and Reconstruction” in November 2025, and of building upon the momentum generated by the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace in this regard.
The President stressed the crucial need for European countries to encourage all concerned parties to implement the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip. President El-Sisi noted that Egypt and Jordan are currently training a number of Palestinian police personnel, and affirmed the importance of European states providing support to Egypt and Jordan in this effort to continue and expand the scope of the training.
The participating countries reiterated the necessity of directing sufficient quantities of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the urgent need for debris removal, and the establishment of a coordination mechanism among the states participating in today’s summit to agree on specific steps to be taken in pursuit of this group's objectives.
President El-Sisi Welcomes US President Trump and Leaders Participating in Sharm El-Sheikh Summit
I welcome His Excellency, US President Donald Trump, and our esteemed guests participating in the "Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace".
In Sharm El-Sheikh, the will of the peoples converges with the resolve of world leaders to end the war in Gaza, carrying one message to humanity: Enough with war... Welcome to peace.
President El-Sisi’s Speech at “Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace”
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”
Your Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses,
May Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon you all,
I welcome you all to “The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace”. We convene at this historic watershed moment, having collectively witnessed the successful conclusion of “The Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement to end the war in Gaza”. This achievement heralds the birth of a genuine ray of hope, which promises to close a painful chapter in human history, usher-in a new era of peace and stability in the Middle East, and secure a better future for the peoples of the region, who have been ravaged by conflict.
Today, we welcome the courageous, peace-loving leadership, whose efforts have contributed to ending the conflict and achieving security and development not only in our region, but across the entire world.
Allow me to invite His Excellency, U.S. President Donald Trump, to join the world leaders advocating for peace.
I would like to express our immense appreciation to you and to your wise leadership of this endeavor, which was pursued under exceptionally difficult circumstances, and which was reflected in the plan you put forward to end this tragic war, a war that has cost humanity dearly.
I would like to extend my profound gratitude to our partners in the United States, Qatar, and Türkiye.
I restate our full support for and commitment to the implementation of this plan, thereby generating the necessary political horizon to realize the "Two-State Solution", as it remains the sole viable path to achieving the legitimate aspirations of both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples to turn the chapter of conflict and live securely.
Mr. President, you have demonstrated that true leadership is measured not by the initiation of wars, but rather the capacity to conclude them. We have full confidence in your leadership to implement this current agreement and to carry forward your vision through every phase of its execution.
Your Excellency, Mr. President, let the war in Gaza be the last war in the Middle East.
Your Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses,
Egypt launched the peace process in the Middle East nearly half a century ago, specifically in November 1977. It was at that pivotal moment that President Anwar El Sadat, may Allah bless his soul, took resolute and unprecedented steps in the history of the region, embarking on a historic visit to Jerusalem.
Since that moment, Egypt has inaugurated a new covenant, one that delivered a chance at life to successive generations, while substantiating that the security of peoples is not achieved through military might alone. Today, Egypt, alongside its Arab and Islamic sister nations, unequivocally reaffirms that peace remains our strategic choice. Experience over recent decades has conclusively demonstrated that this choice can only thrive when established upon justice and the fundamental equality of rights.
From this standpoint, and given that all peoples of the region enjoy an enduring right to their sovereign nation-states, the Palestinian people are no exception. They, too, possess the inalienable right to self-determination and to envisage a future devoid of the specter of war. They hold the fundamental right to enjoy freedom and live within their own independent state; a state living side by side with Israel in peace, security, and mutual recognition.
Peace is not solely the creation of governments; rather, it is established by the peoples when they grasp that the adversaries of yesterday can indeed become the partners of tomorrow.
I would seize this opportunity to extend a call to the people of Israel:
“Let us ensure this historic moment ushers-in a new beginning for a life defined by justice and peaceful coexistence. Let us look forward together to a brighter future for the children of our nations. Let us join forces to forge a just and durable peace for all peoples of the region.”
Your Excellency, President Trump
We must sincerely reflect upon the scenes of relief and joy that overwhelmed the streets of Gaza, Israel as well as the entire world, following the conclusion of the agreement to end the war in Gaza, thanks to your wise initiative. These scenes offer yet further proof that the common choice of the peoples is, indeed, peace.
We deeply value your dedicated commitment to the restoration of life in Gaza. Egypt will work collaboratively with the United States, and in full coordination with all partners over the coming days, to establish the joint foundations necessary for advancing the reconstruction of the Strip without delay. We intend to host the “Conference for Early Recovery, Reconstruction, and Development”, which will build upon your plan for ending the war in Gaza, with the ultimate goal of providing essential livelihoods for the Palestinians on their land and restoring their hope. Indeed, peace is only complete when the hand of reconstruction extends after the devastation.
Your Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses,
We now envision a luminous future for our region; a future where cities are forged by hope, not one that silences the memories of its citizens beneath the ruins.
We stand before an unparalleled, and perhaps last, historical opportunity. This is the moment to establish a Middle East free from every threat to its stability and progress. It must be a region, where all its peoples enjoy peace and a dignified life within secure borders and with guaranteed rights; a Middle East impermeable to terrorism and extremism and entirely devoid of all weapons of mass destruction.
This is the New Middle East that Egypt aspires to embody in collaboration with its regional and international partners.
Today’s agreement paves the way toward this future. It is therefore essential that we consolidate this agreement, execute all its phases, and ultimately achieve the implementation of the "Two-State Solution". This must be realized in a manner that secures our shared vision for fostering mutual coexistence among the peoples of the region, and indeed, full integration among all nations of the region.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Before concluding my speech, and in profound recognition of President Donald Trump’s efforts, I am pleased to declare before this esteemed assembly Egypt’s decision to confer upon His Excellency the “Order of the Nile”. This is the highest, most prestigious and most distinguished among Egyptian decorations, bestowed upon Heads of State and those who render monumental service to humanity.
Thank you
President El-Sisi Meets US President Trump on sidelines of Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received US Donald Trump. A bilateral discussion session was held, including the delegations of both countries, before the two presidents inaugurated and co-chaired the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit.
President El-Sisi began the meeting by welcoming President Trump to Egypt, praising the close relations that bind Egypt and the United States. The President valued the US President's vision aimed at ending the conflicts and wars around the world, which has significantly contributed to advancing efforts to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
The meeting discussed the historical and diverse relations between Egypt and the United States and their ongoing cooperation in achieving peace and maintaining stability in the Middle East.
President El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s profound appreciation for President Trump’s role in halting the war in Gaza, and reiterated Egypt’s commitment to continuing its sincere and tireless efforts to implement President Trump's plan to end the war and achieve stability, as well as to remove any obstacles or difficulties that may hinder the plan.
President El-Sisi stressed that Egypt has a leading role in launching the peace process in the Middle East and believes that the US role is essential and a fundamental guarantee for achieving peace. Egypt also believes that peace requires exceptional leaders capable of taking and implementing bold initiatives, following President Trump.
President El-Sisi expressed his hope that the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit would be a turning point and the beginning of a new phase of real, comprehensive, and just peace in the region. The President stressed the importance of the United States’ and President Trump's personal support for the Gaza Reconstruction Conference. This was valued by the US president.
President Trump expressed his deep appreciation for the leadership and people of Egypt, lauding President El-Sisi’s wise leadership, which led to the conclusion of this historic agreement.
President Trump also expressed his pleasure to visit Egypt and co-chair the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit with President El-Sisi. He reaffirmed the United States’ keenness to engage with its partners in the region to achieve integration, development, and economic prosperity for all their peoples, and to build a better future based on cooperation rather than conflict. The meeting also addressed the latest regional developments.
The meeting also touched on relations between the two countries. President El-Sisi looked forward to continue working with President Trump to advance and foster the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States, and to further elevate relations across various fields, including developing economic cooperation.
President Trump indicated that he supports strengthening economic and investment relations between Egypt and the United States, and that he encourages American companies to reinforce and intensify their presence and investments in Egypt. He also affirmed that the United States would support Egypt within international financial institutions
Statement by the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
As part of consolidating the peace path in the Middle East by ending the war in Gaza and reaching a political settlement to the Palestinian issue and based on an Egyptian-American initiative, Egypt, today, October 13, 2025, hosted the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit. The summit was co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and President Donald Trump, President of the United States of America.
The summit saw the participation of heads of state and government from: Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Türkiye, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, France, Cyprus, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Greece, Armenia, Hungary, Pakistan, Canada, Norway, Iraq, the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Japan, the Netherlands, Paraguay, and India. This is in addition to the participation of the UN Secretary-General, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, the president of the European Council, the President of FIFA, and the former prime minister of the United Kingdom.
The summit's schedule focused on the absolute support of the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement to end the war in Gaza, which was concluded on October 9, 2025, with mediation from Egypt, the United States, Qatar, and Türkiye.
At the summit, the leading efforts of US President Trump to end the war through his proposed settlement plan were noted. The pivotal roles of both Qatar and Türkiye in mediation were also praised.
The participating leaders valued Egypt’s role, under President El-Sisi’s patronage, in leading and coordinating humanitarian efforts since the outbreak of the crisis and its mediation role, leading up to the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement. They commended the Egyptian efforts in convening the Summit.
The Summit addressed the importance of cooperation among the international community to provide all means for following up on the implementation of the agreement's terms and ensuring its continuity. This includes a comprehensive cessation of the war in Gaza, the completion of the exchange of hostages and captives, the Israeli withdrawal, and the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid into the Gaza Strip.
In this context, the summit witnessed the signing ceremony of a joint document by the mediating countries’ leaders in support of the agreement.
There was also a strong emphasis on the need to commence consultations on the means and mechanisms to implement the upcoming phases of President Trump's settlement plan, starting with issues related to governance and providing security, the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, and culminating in the political track for settlement.
Egypt extends its appreciation to the leaders who participated in the summit and welcomes the high-level international participation, which clearly reflected global support for efforts to end the war.
Egypt will continue to cooperate with its regional and international partners to close this painful chapter in the history of the Middle East and the world. A chapter in which mankind lost much of its humanity, the rule-based international system lost much of its credibility, and the peoples of the region lost their sense of safety.
Egypt, which planted the seeds of peace in the region nearly half a century ago, affirms it will spare no effort to preserve the new prospect of peace born in the city of peace, Sharm El-Sheikh.
We will continue to address the root causes of instability in the Middle East, particularly the lack of a settlement to the Palestinian issue, leading to achieving comprehensive and just peace.
The Palestinian people have suffered like no other throughout modern history, yet remained resilient managed to persevere in the face of immense challenges.
Egypt will remain a source of support for them and continue to back their resilience and their legitimate, inalienable rights, including the right to self-determination, and their right to live in safety and peace, like all other peoples of the world, in an independent state living side-by-side with Israel, on their land in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, under their legitimate leadership and along the June 4, 1967 borders, in accordance with international law and relevant resolutions of international legitimacy.
Egypt looks forward to achieving peace and will cooperate with all parties to build a Middle East free of conflicts, a Middle East built on justice, equality of rights, good neighborliness, and peaceful coexistence among all its peoples without exception.
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