António Costa, the president of the European Council, will represent the EU at Monday’s Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, a spokesperson announced on Sunday, reports 24brussels.
Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and US president Donald Trump will chair the summit, which is expected to feature leaders from over 20 countries, as confirmed by Sisi’s office on Saturday.
The summit aims to terminate the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, bolster peace initiatives in the Middle East, and pave the way for enhanced regional security, according to the announcement.
Just and lasting peace
Set in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, the meeting will also incorporate a signing ceremony for the proposed Gaza peace plan, following previous ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
A spokesperson for Costa expressed, “This plan offers a real chance to build a just and lasting peace, and the EU is fully committed to supporting these efforts and contributing to its implementation.”
Future of Gaza
Trump has indicated his intention to meet various leaders in Egypt to discuss the trajectory for the future of the Gaza Strip. Confirmed attendees include United Nations secretary-general António Guterres, British prime minister Keir Starmer, and French president Emmanuel Macron.
Additionally, leaders or foreign ministers from Germany, Italy, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Indonesia are expected to participate, according to Axios.
European Council president António Costa © PHOTO NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP