ALULA: Senior officials from the Middle East and Europe convened on Wednesday in AlUla for the Munich Leaders Meeting (MLM), part of the Munich Security Conference, to discuss regional security and the US-backed Gaza peace plan.
The opening session brought together leaders from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and France, with a panel focused on President Donald Trump’s 20-point proposal for Gaza and broader efforts to stabilize the region.
Panelists included the foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, as well as the French envoy to Lebanon.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. (SPA)
Amira Saber Qandil, a member of Egypt’s Senate, called the discussion “very timely” as the region navigates a multipolar world.
When asked if the audience believed the US plan could be implemented, only about 10 percent raised their hands.
“With the US proposal on Gaza, there’s a glimmer of hope for a diplomatic solution. Many challenges remain, and hard diplomatic work will be required from all parties involved to build on this momentum,” chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger said.
The event brought together around 100 senior officials, with sessions focused on multilateral cooperation, regional diplomacy, and conflict resolution.
The agenda also included discussions on global food security, climate and energy security, alongside efforts to address these challenges.
Saudi Arabia, hosting the international security conference for the first time, highlighted its role in facilitating regional dialogue and diplomacy.
