Egypt awards U.S. President Donald Trump with highest state honor, the “Order of the Nile”

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has conferred the country’s highest national honor, the Order of the Nile, on U.S. President Donald Trump in recognition of his “efforts to promote peace and resolve conflicts,” particularly his role in securing a ceasefire in Gaza.

According to a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, the award—established in 1915 during the reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel—is the most prestigious decoration in Egypt and is granted exclusively by the president to heads of state, crown princes, vice presidents, or distinguished individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Egypt or humanity.

The Order of the Nile is crafted from pure gold or silver and features three square segments adorned with ancient Egyptian motifs, connected by chains embellished with lotus flowers—symbolizing purity and eternity.

The decision to honor President Trump was made during a bilateral summit held in Sharm el-Sheikh earlier this week. Egyptian state media highlighted Trump’s “significant role” in mediating the latest truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Past recipients of the Order of the Nile include Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Queen Elizabeth II, Sultan Qaboos of Oman, Nelson Mandela, Japan’s Emperor Akihito, and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who was awarded the honor in 1979 for his contribution to the Egypt-Israel peace treaty.