Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Thursday, expressing China’s commitment to expanding Belt and Road cooperation with Egypt. The two leaders discussed enhancing partnerships in areas such as trade, finance, manufacturing, new energy, science and technology, and cultural exchanges.
“China is ready to encourage more capable Chinese enterprises to invest in Egypt,” Li stated during the meeting. He conveyed warm greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting the flourishing China-Egypt relations guided by the two nations’ leaders.
Next year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt. Li expressed China’s readiness to use this milestone as an opportunity to strengthen traditional friendship, bolster political mutual trust, and support each other’s core interests.
The leaders also addressed regional issues, with Li acknowledging the turbulence in the international landscape, particularly in West Asia and North Africa. “China stands ready to maintain close communication with Egypt and promote an early ceasefire in Gaza,” he said, emphasizing efforts to alleviate humanitarian crises and prevent further escalation.
Furthermore, China and Egypt agreed to enhance coordination within multilateral platforms like the United Nations, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. They aim to promote true multilateralism, work towards a multipolar world, and foster inclusive economic globalization.
Li concluded by expressing China’s commitment to advancing China-Arab and China-Africa cooperation, striving for steady and long-term development in these partnerships.
