U.S. President Donald Trump and India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh pose for a photograph, at a world leaders’ summit on ending the Gaza conflict, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
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Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, attended the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit held in Egypt on Monday (October 13), as per an official assertion by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The summit was co-hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and was joined by a number of world leaders, the assertion stated.
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“India stands for peace in the Middle East and the resolution of issues through dialogue and diplomacy”. The assertion added that India helps the Gaza peace plan of President Trump and appreciates Egypt and Qatar for their useful roles in reaching this and advancing the trail to peace.
Held following the discharge of all remaining hostages and a ceasefire within the Gaza Strip, the summit was geared toward strengthening efforts for regional peace and stability, in keeping with President Trump’s imaginative and prescient for lasting peace within the area, the assertion additional stated.
This can also be in keeping with India’s long-standing support for a negotiated two-State resolution. The assertion reaffirmed that India will support all efforts in direction of lasting peace within the area.
Underscoring this dedication, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on the sidelines of the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, reflecting India’s continued engagement with key regional companions in advancing shared objectives for peace and stability.
Mr. Singh stated that the summit underscored the worldwide dedication to peace and dialogue.
In a publish on X, Singh stated, “It was a privilege to meet with His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt during the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh. Egypt and India share a significant and vibrant strategic partnership. The Summit underscored the global commitment to peace and dialogue. India reaffirms its unwavering dedication to peace, stability, and enduring security within the Middle East.”
Published – October 14, 2025 02:42 am IST