ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Egypt to take part in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, where a major Gaza peace agreement is expected to be signed to end the long-running war and humanitarian crisis in the enclave.
The visit comes at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump, who will co-chair the summit on Monday.
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According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and several senior ministers are accompanying the premier.
The summit marks the culmination of month-long diplomatic efforts launched during the UN General Assembly in New York, involving key Muslim nations such as Pakistan, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Indonesia, and Turkiye.
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A Foreign Office statement said Pakistan’s participation reflects its long-standing support for the Palestinian cause and the people’s right to self-determination.
“Pakistan hopes the summit will lead to a full Israeli withdrawal, protection of civilians, and reconstruction of Gaza,” the statement added.
The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit is expected to formally sign the Gaza peace accord, marking a major step toward peace and stability in the Middle East after two years of conflict.