US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during the upcoming G7 summit in Evian, France, a statement from the Egyptian presidency confirmed. The summit, taking place from June 15 to 17, will bring together leaders of the Group of Seven nations—Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States—alongside invited representatives from countries such as Brazil and India.

President al-Sisi is expected to engage in a series of discussions with various world leaders, focusing on addressing international geopolitical crises and their impact on global trade, energy markets, and supply chains. The meeting between Trump and al-Sisi comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following the outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran earlier this year. This conflict, which began in late February, has significantly altered regional dynamics and strained transatlantic relations.

French President Emmanuel Macron, who is hosting the summit, has extended invitations to key leaders from the Middle East, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, to participate in discussions aimed at resolving the escalating conflict. However, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that he will not attend the summit, citing prior commitments.

The agenda for the G7 summit is expected to be extensive and cover several critical issues. Among them are efforts to de-escalate the war involving Iran, address disruptions in global energy supplies, and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint currently affected by the conflict. Macron arrived in Evian ahead of the summit, with other leaders, including Trump, expected to join shortly.

The coming days are likely to witness intense diplomatic activity as G7 leaders seek collaborative approaches to mitigate the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, stabilize energy markets, and reinforce supply chain resilience on a global scale.