El-Sisi and Xi Jinping hold talks to strengthen Egypt-China ties and promote diplomatic dispute resolution

The leaders emphasized the importance of diplomacy in resolving regional and international disputes. President El-Sisi and First Lady Entissar El-Sisi welcomed President Xi Jinping and his spouse at Al-Ittihadiya Palace. This visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Egypt and China, with Egypt being the first Arab and African nation to establish ties with the People’s Republic of China.

El-Sisi highlighted that the 2014 elevation of their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership has allowed both countries to play an active role in global interactions. President Xi affirmed China's commitment to this partnership and expressed a desire to broaden its scope. He also encouraged Chinese companies to increase investments in Egypt, leveraging the Egyptian market's advantages and strategic location.

China will continue to provide expertise and technical cooperation in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and agriculture. El-Sisi noted the growth in Egyptian-Chinese relations and the shared political will to expand cooperation, particularly in industrial localization and technology transfer. The two nations agreed to launch the third phase of expansions at the China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone, focusing on renewable energy, automotive manufacturing, textiles, and