UN chief, over 20 world leaders will attend Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit on Gaza Monday

CAIRO – 12 October 2025: Leaders of more than 20 countries will participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace, set to be co-chaired by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump on Monday, the Egyptian Presidency confirmed.

The summit, the Presidency added, comes within the framework of Trump’s vision for peace in the region and his ongoing efforts to end global conflicts.

It aims to end the Gaza war, advance peace and stability in the Middle East, and open a new chapter of regional cooperation and security, the statement added.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres confirmed attendance, according to a brief note by his office to correspondents.

Leaders from Arab, Muslim, Asian and European countries have been invited. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the summit will witness the signing of a document on ending the war in Gaza.

Several European leaders have confirmed visiting Egypt on Monday to attend the summit, including UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and President of the European Council António Costa will also be present.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was also invited, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are expected to attend.

'Ending War in Gaza'

The summit is labeled "Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace - Agreement to End the War in Gaza." The UK government says the summit will include a “signing ceremony” of the Gaza peace plan, marking “a historic turning point for the region after two years of conflict and bloodshed.”

The summit follows a ceasefire and prisoner-swap deal reached between Israel and Hamas after intensive indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh over recent days, halting a two-year war that has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians.

The negotiations were mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, with the participation of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, paving the way for the truce and a surge in humanitarian aid into Gaza.

The agreement marks the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, which lays the groundwork for post-war governance and reconstruction efforts.

Under the terms of the deal, Israeli forces have completed their withdrawal to a designated line inside Gaza, according to Israeli reports. Over the next three days, Hamas is required to release all 48 captives still held, about 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

Israel and Hamas are expected to continue discussions on the subsequent phases of Trump’s plan, addressing contentious issues such as Hamas disarmament, post-war administration, and security guarantees to prevent renewed conflict.