UK PM Starmer to attend Middle East peace summit in Egypt

Oct 11, 2025

MUMBAI, INDIA - OCTOBER 9: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference on October 9, 2025 in Mumbai, India. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS — Leon Neal

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Egypt to attend the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit, where leaders are expected to sign a U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, his office said on Saturday.

The first phase of the plan is set to begin with the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners by Monday, marking what Britain called a "historic turning point" after two years of war.

The British leader would pay tribute to the role of U.S. President Donald Trump and the diplomatic efforts of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey in brokering the deal, his office said.

He is expected to call for continued international coordination to implement the next phase, which includes deploying a ceasefire monitoring mission and establishing transitional governance in Gaza.

Starmer will reiterate Britain's "steadfast support" to help secure the ceasefire and deliver humanitarian aid.

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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