Sharm El-Sheikh – BETH

On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect him – Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived today in Sharm El-Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt, to lead the Kingdom’s delegation to the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, the most prominent event in the regional peace process, which is expected to witness the signing of the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

Sharm El-Sheikh Summit… From the Red Sea to Peace in Gaza

The summit, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump, will be held on Monday with the participation of more than 20 world leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The summit aims to cement the ceasefire in Gaza and launch the “Day After” phase, which will address the security, political, and humanitarian arrangements for reconstruction.

According to diplomatic sources, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey will sign a guarantee document for the ceasefire agreement, marking a culmination of mediation efforts led by Riyadh and Cairo over recent weeks.

The Kingdom’s Position… A Steadfast Support for a Comprehensive Solution

Saudi Arabia’s participation underscores its ongoing balanced diplomatic role in supporting a just and lasting peace. In its latest statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for the immediate implementation of the agreement and for creating conditions conducive to a comprehensive solution that ensures regional security and stability.

Trump: “A New Middle East Begins Today”

In his speech before the Israeli Knesset ahead of the summit, President Donald Trump declared:

“Today, the guns have fallen silent, and the future of the Middle East will be bright. This is not the end of a war; it is the dawn of a new historic era for the Middle East.”

He added that Israel can now pursue peace after the disarmament of Hamas, noting that Arab-Israeli cooperation has become possible “thanks to the courage of Arab leaders who chose the path of peace.”

Trump stated that the United States prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons through precise strikes on its nuclear facilities, emphasizing that “the forces of chaos in the Middle East have been completely defeated.” However, he also noted that “the door to dialogue with Iran remains open.”

Regional and International Reactions

The Knesset session was attended by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, ministers, and several Arab ambassadors, who stood to applaud the U.S. President.
President El-Sisi held a three-way phone call with Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon Trump’s arrival at the Knesset, though Netanyahu later declined participation in the summit for internal reasons.

Conclusion

Political observers are closely watching the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, which could mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Middle East, reshaping regional dynamics from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.
At the heart of these developments stands Saudi Arabia, whose pivotal diplomatic role continues to bridge Arab and international visions toward achieving sustainable peace.