Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly received an invitation from United States President Donald Trump and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to attend a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday, October 13, aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza and promoting stability in the Middle East.
The invitation was extended at the last minute on Saturday. However, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has not yet confirmed whether PM Modi will participate in the summit.
A spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency said the summit will be held on Monday afternoon under the joint chairmanship of President Trump and President al-Sisi. Leaders from more than 20 countries are expected to attend.
“The summit aims to end the war in Gaza, strengthen efforts to establish peace and stability in the Middle East, and open a new chapter of regional security,” the statement said. It further noted that the meeting aligns with President Trump’s broader vision of achieving peace and ending conflicts worldwide.
“This summit comes in light of US President Donald Trump’s vision to achieve peace in the region, and his relentless quest to end conflicts around the world,” the statement read.
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If Prime Minister Modi decides to attend, it would provide him an opportunity to meet President Trump and discuss India’s partnership with Egypt, while reaffirming India’s support for peace and stability in the Middle East.
Analysts say Modi’s participation could also allow India to reiterate its position on the Palestinian cause and demonstrate its role as an active player in global diplomatic initiatives.
The invitation follows a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Saturday. Soon after, President Trump officially announced Gor as the next United States Ambassador to India.
Gor said that President Trump considers Prime Minister Modi “a great and personal friend” despite recent tensions between the two countries over trade tariffs and visa regulations.
“The US values its relationship with India, and under the strong leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Modi, I’m optimistic about the days ahead for both of our nations,” Gor said.
“President Trump considers Prime Minister Modi a great and personal friend. In fact, just before I left for New Delhi, they had an incredible phone call, and that is something that will continue over the weeks and months ahead.”
Gor added that after arriving in India, he held a series of meetings with senior Indian officials, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
“We hit the ground running,” he said. “We had a great series of meetings — with Foreign Secretary Misri, with the External Affairs Minister, Dr Jaishankar, and with the National Security Advisor, Doval. And we just finished an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Modi, where we discussed bilateral issues, including defence, trade, and technology. We also discussed the importance of critical minerals and how vital that is to both of our nations.”
During his Senate confirmation hearings last month, Gor described India as a “strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond.”
If confirmed, Prime Minister Modi’s presence at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit could mark another chapter in India’s expanding diplomatic engagement under his leadership, underscoring New Delhi’s growing influence in shaping global peace initiatives.
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