US media reports have unveiled a series of bilateral meetings that President Donald Trump is set to hold with several Middle Eastern leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming G7 Summit in France. This move highlights the significance of regional issues on the current US administration's agenda.
According to "Axios" reports citing an American official, Trump will hold separate meetings next Tuesday with leaders from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt to discuss regional developments and matters of mutual interest.
The report also indicates that the US President will meet with several international leaders, including the French President and the Indian Prime Minister, as part of a series of meetings aimed at addressing political, economic, and security challenges facing the global community.
Meanwhile, the American official clarified that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not participate in the bilateral meetings Trump will have with Middle Eastern leaders at the summit, without explaining the reason for his absence.
A senior US administration official confirmed that the war in Iran and its economic repercussions will be among the top issues discussed during the meetings, given the Western allies' efforts to mitigate the crisis's impact on energy markets and global supply chains.
Trump also plans to discuss a broad range of issues with the participating leaders, including economic growth, supply chain security, illegal immigration, artificial intelligence, and enhancing cooperation in the critical minerals needed for advanced industries and technologies.
These diplomatic moves come at a time when reports suggest progress is being made in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, raising expectations for a potential understanding that could ease regional tensions and open the door for a new phase of dialogue.
Observers see the upcoming meetings as a reflection of Washington's desire to coordinate stances with its regional and international partners on sensitive issues in the region, while concerned capitals await the negotiations' outcomes and the developments that may follow in the coming days.