The Presidency
Today, 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.
Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohammed El-Shennawy, said 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 Meets German Chancellor Merz on Sidelines of Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
Today, 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.
Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohammed El-Shennawy, said 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 Meets Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni on Sidelines of Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
Today, 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.
Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohammed El-Shennawy, said 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.
