Sisi urges Gaza plan implementation at G7 summit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for accelerated implementation of Donald Trump's Gaza plan during G7 talks in Evian, France, joined by Qatari and UAE leaders. Sisi reaffirmed commitment to a two-state solution while Arab leaders held separate bilateral meetings with the US president on regional stability.
Arab leaders from Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have joined Group of Seven deliberations in Evian, France, to address Middle East stability, with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urging comprehensive settlement of regional crises. The discussions, held on the margins of the G7 summit, brought together Sisi, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani alongside G7 heads of state and senior European Union officials.
Sisi's push for Palestinian statehood
Sisi emphasised that there is "no alternative to a just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian issue" based on the two-state solution, which envisions an independent Palestinian state along June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Egyptian leader stressed the need to accelerate implementation of Trump's plan to end the Gaza war and commended US diplomatic efforts that produced agreements ending both the Gaza conflict and the more recent confrontation with Iran.
Bilateral engagements with Trump
On the summit sidelines, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed held separate talks with Trump, during which they reviewed strategic cooperation and ways to strengthen bilateral relations. The two leaders exchanged perspectives on Middle Eastern developments and discussed G7 agenda items aimed at enhancing collective responses to shared challenges. Separately, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim confirmed on social media that he also met with Trump in Evian, addressing enhanced strategic coordination on regional matters.
Qatar's backing for US-Iran accord
The Qatari leader welcomed the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, expressing appreciation to Trump, Pakistan and all partners who supported the agreement. Sheikh Tamim voiced hope that upcoming negotiations "would witness further constructive dialogue and cooperation to bolster regional and international security and stability through peaceful and diplomatic solutions." The US and Iran announced their agreement on June 14, with a signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland, marking what many regional observers view as a potential turning point for Gulf security.
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