Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extended a formal invitation to former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Egypt, should a breakthrough be reached in the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the latest class of the Police Academy in Cairo on Wednesday, Sisi praised Trump’s reported efforts to help broker a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. “We appreciate the efforts made by former U.S. President Donald Trump to help end the war in Gaza,” President Sisi said. “We say to him: continue your support to bring this war to an end. And if an agreement is reached, we would welcome him here in Egypt to sign it.”
The Egyptian leader’s remarks come amid renewed diplomatic activity in the region, with Egypt hosting indirect talks in the resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh between key parties involved in the Gaza conflict. Cairo, long seen as a central mediator in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, has taken an increasingly active role in recent weeks, working alongside international partners to find a pathway to de-escalation.
“We are hearing very encouraging things from the talks in Sharm El-Sheikh,” President Sisi revealed, though he refrained from giving specific details about the progress of the negotiations. His comments suggest a possible shift toward a diplomatic breakthrough after months of stalemate and repeated escalations in Gaza.
President Sisi also addressed the broader challenges facing Egypt and the region, emphasizing national unity and resilience in the face of adversity. “Egypt has gone through difficult times,” he said. “But things are moving forward, thanks to God and the cohesion of the Egyptian people. Don’t worry about any threat, no matter its nature, as long as we stand together, no one can harm this country.”
The president reaffirmed his belief that a nation’s ability to weather crises depends largely on the unity and strength of its people. “No challenge can break a nation whose people are united and resilient. No one can come near Egypt.”
On the economic front, President Sisi acknowledged the hardships endured over the past years but maintained that the country’s situation is steadily improving. “Despite the difficult circumstances our region has faced, Egypt’s economy is on a very promising path,” he said, without specifying recent developments.
Egypt has faced significant economic pressures in recent years, including inflation, currency devaluation, and the impact of global conflicts on food and energy prices. However, recent signs including renewed investment and international financial support, have led government officials to express cautious optimism about the road ahead.
The president’s statements reflect both a domestic and international message: reassurance to Egyptians that their country remains secure and on course, and a call to global partners particularly the United States to keep pressing for a peaceful resolution to one of the region’s most volatile conflicts.
As negotiations continue in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt’s role as a mediator remains pivotal. The proposed visit by Donald Trump, should it materialize, would mark a symbolic moment in regional diplomacy and underscore Egypt’s place at the center of efforts to bring stability to Gaza.
