Greece and Cyprus Among Nations Invited by Trump to Gaza Peace Summit

Greece and Cyprus are included among over 20 countries invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in the Gaza Peace Summit. The event will take place at Sharm El-Sheikh under the co-chairmanship of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and President Trump. Other invitees include Azerbaijan, Armenia, El Salvador, Canada, Kuwait, Japan, India, Spain, Bahrain, and Hungary. Reports also indicate that Iran has been invited, while Israel has opted not to participate.

Confirmed Leaders and Participants

The summit will gather global leaders to discuss solutions for long-standing conflicts in Gaza. Confirmed attendees so far include U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. According to the Egyptian Presidency, representatives from multiple countries will take part, with a focus on coordinated diplomatic engagement.

Axios and CNN report that the United States has extensively expanded the guest list to include leaders and foreign ministers from Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Indonesia, among others. U.S. officials indicated that the Trump administration is coordinating the final participant list closely with Egyptian authorities to ensure broad representation from Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Objectives of the Summit

The Gaza Peace Summit aims to address humanitarian issues, security concerns, and the broader political situation in the region. Ahead of the summit, President Trump is scheduled to visit Israel, deliver a speech to the Knesset, and meet with families of hostages held by Hamas. This visit coincides with the anticipated release of hostages, marking a critical moment in the effort to stabilize Gaza and promote regional reconciliation.

The summit’s agenda is expected to focus on implementing measures proposed by the U.S. administration to reduce conflict, support reconstruction, and facilitate long-term peace initiatives. Leaders are expected to discuss the role of international aid, political frameworks, and security guarantees to ensure a sustainable resolution in Gaza.

Significance for Greece and Cyprus

For Greece and Cyprus, participation in the summit represents an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to regional stability and contribute to diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. Both countries have historically engaged in humanitarian support and diplomatic initiatives in Gaza and the wider region. Their involvement underscores their role as reliable partners in promoting peace and supporting international mediation efforts.

As global attention turns to Sharm El-Sheikh, the summit highlights the United States’ efforts to consolidate international cooperation and generate actionable steps toward resolving long-standing conflicts in Gaza. The outcomes of this summit may shape the geopolitical landscape of the region and reinforce the influence of participating nations, including Greece and Cyprus, in shaping a sustainable peace framework.

Source: pagenews.gr