Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Cairo on Sunday. The meeting, attended by Egypt’s foreign minister Sameh Shoukry and senior Chinese officials, focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
China’s foreign minister began his tour of Africa with a visit to Egypt, followed by Tunisia, Togo, and Cote d’Ivoire. Both sides expressed their commitment to continue joint economic development projects at the bilateral level and within the framework of their membership in the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s pride in its relations with China and reiterated its support for the one-China principle. He emphasized the importance of closer coordination between the two countries to reinforce international peace and stability.
The leaders also discussed regional and international developments, particularly the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. President El-Sisi stressed the need for a ceasefire in Gaza to protect civilians and defuse regional tensions. Foreign Minister Wang agreed with Egypt’s position.
The meeting also highlighted Egypt’s efforts in mobilizing and delivering humanitarian assistance worldwide. Egypt has been working in coordination with the UN and the international community to overcome the challenges of delivering aid to the people of Gaza. The leaders emphasized the critical importance of the international community in ensuring the delivery of relief into the Gaza Strip, in accordance with relevant UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.
Egypt and China both emphasized the need to comply with international law and rejected any forced transfer or displacement of Palestinians. They agreed on the importance of addressing the root causes of the crisis through a just and comprehensive settlement based on the two-state solution. The leaders called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in accordance with resolutions of international legitimacy.
The meeting between President El-Sisi and Foreign Minister Wang reflects the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and China. The two countries have been working together on various economic and development projects, and China has become one of Egypt’s major trading partners.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to enhance connectivity and promote economic cooperation between countries, has provided opportunities for Egypt to attract Chinese investments and boost its infrastructure development. Egypt has also been actively participating in the BRICS countries’ initiatives to strengthen economic ties and promote cooperation in various sectors.
The visit of China’s foreign minister to Egypt signifies the importance of Egypt as a strategic partner in the region. Egypt’s role in maintaining security, stability, and development in the Middle East has been recognized by China, and both countries are committed to further enhancing their comprehensive strategic partnership.
In conclusion, the meeting between President El-Sisi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirms the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and China. The leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic development projects and regional stability. Both countries emphasized the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the two-state solution. The visit highlights the importance of Egypt as a key partner for China in the region and the commitment of both countries to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.