The Egyptian Presidential Palace announced on the 11th local time that an international conference with the theme of "Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit" will be held in the Red Sea coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt on October 13. The summit will be co-chaired by Egyptian President Sisi and US President Trump.

The summit aims to end the conflict in Gaza, strengthen efforts to peace and stability in the Middle East, and open a new chapter in regional security and stability, with leaders from more than 20 countries and UN Secretary-General Guterres attending.

What are the reasons for choosing to hold this peace summit in Egypt?

Egypt is one of the controlling parties in Rafah Border Crossing

Assistant researcher of the China Institute for International Affairs:Egypt has always played a very central role in mediating the Gaza conflict, including the mediation activities related to the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Egypt is also one of the participants. It can be said thatEgypt has long been a key mediator on Gaza, maintains relatively smooth diplomatic ties with both Israel's Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.

At the same time, Egypt has an important advantage that no other party has, that is, Egypt is one of the controllers of the Rafah port.Egypt manages the humanitarian aid channel from Egypt into GazaIt has also played a bridge role in the past several ceasefire negotiations.

Egypt¡¯s host summit demonstrates its special role

Assistant researcher of the China Institute for International Affairs:The summit, co-chaired by Egyptian President Seyce and US President Trump, also demonstrated Egypt's irreplaceable and important role in promoting the implementation of the agreement.

In addition, from Egypt's perspective, Egypt is also worried about the potential security vacuum in Gaza in the future, including the pressure brought by the potential refugee crisis on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Therefore, by locking in the long-term commitment of the international community and the consensus of all parties on the security governance of Gaza through the summit, Egypt can also avoid bearing relevant pressure alone.