"French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Egypt on Monday to back the Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by the United States, and to discuss implementation of its next phases, the Elysee Palace said. The French presidency did not say whether Macron would be meeting with US President Donald Trump, who may also go to Egypt and who brokered the deal agreed by Israel and Hamas."
"There, he will hold discussions "with partners on the next steps of the peace plan's implementation", the Elysee said. It added that Macron's trip was a continuation of a Franco-Saudi initiative to foster peace and security in the Middle East, based on "the two-state solution" of Israeli and Palestinian states coexisting. France last month recognised a Palestinian state as part of its drive towards that goal, infuriating Israel and earning criticism from the United States."
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to support the Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by the United States and to discuss implementation of its next phases. The French presidency did not confirm whether Macron will meet with US President Donald Trump, who may also travel to Egypt. Sharm El-Sheikh hosted the indirect talks that produced the Gaza deal. Macron will hold discussions with partners on the next steps of the peace plan's implementation. The trip continues a Franco-Saudi initiative promoting a two-state solution. France recently recognised a Palestinian state, provoking Israeli and US criticism. Macron's visit occurs amid a French political crisis after reappointing Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister to form a government and advance an austerity budget.
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