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Trump convenes expanded regional summit on UN General Assembly sidelines
September 22, 2026 at 10:58 PM · Updated 23d ago
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Trump held a summit with Arab and Islamic leaders at the UN General Assembly to review Middle East developments and rally support for his Gaza plan.
- Trump held a meeting with Arab and Islamic countries on Tuesday on the UN General Assembly's sidelines, with Egypt, Gulf states, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon participating.
- Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly headed Egypt's delegation on behalf of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, joined by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
- The summit reviewed Middle East developments and de-escalation visions favouring political and diplomatic solutions.
- Participants expressed support for implementing Trump's Gaza plan, including its second phase, to cement the ceasefire, ensure aid flows and advance early recovery and reconstruction.
- Participants acknowledged US efforts toward peace in the region during the summit.
- The discussions covered a political horizon toward a just settlement of the Palestinian cause based on international legitimacy decisions.
- Jordan's King Abdullah II warned reckless Israeli steps in the West Bank, Gaza, and Syria could destabilize the region and disrupt U.S. efforts to restore calm.
- Trump said envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a very productive meeting with mediators on Iran, citing big momentum toward a deal.
- Trump noted that Washington has received $21 trillion in investment pledges from the participating countries.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi will hold a bilateral meeting with Trump in New York on Tuesday, government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi said.
- Oman participated in the summit via its US ambassador Talal al-Rahbi, affirming support for dialogue and diplomacy to contain regional tensions.
- UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed praised Trump's efforts to enhance Middle East security, stability, peace and development.






