President El-Sisi and First Lady bid farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife at Cairo Airport

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First Lady Entissar El-Sisi shares photos from meeting with Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan

Egypt's First Lady Entissar El-Sisi expressed her pleasure at hosting Peng Liyuan, wife of the Chinese President, during a state visit to Cairo on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. El-Sisi posted on her official Facebook page about the friendly meeting, highlighting the deep historical relations and strong ties between Egypt and China. Earlier in the day, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the First Lady welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife at the Presidential Palace. The welcoming ceremony included a horse parade, a 21-gun salute, an honor guard, national anthems, and a commemorative photograph. This reception was followed by bilateral talks, the signing of economic and technical agreements, and an official luncheon hosted by El-Sisi for the Chinese delegation.

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President El-Sisi and First Lady accompany Chinese President Xi Jinping on Grand Egyptian Museum tour

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President El-Sisi and First Lady accompany Chinese President Xi Jinping on Grand Egyptian Museum tour

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and First Lady Entissar El-Sisi accompanied Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on a tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The visit was part of the Chinese leader's official trip to Egypt. Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, official spokesperson for the presidency, noted that the Egyptian presidential couple welcomed their Chinese counterparts at the museum. The tour included a detailed presentation on the museum's artifacts, with explanations in Arabic and Chinese. The delegation visited the Grand Staircase to view historic monuments and took commemorative photos at the Pyramids Panorama. The tour concluded in the King Tutankhamun Gallery, where they saw key artifacts such as the golden mask and throne. President Xi Jinping expressed his admiration for Egyptian civilization and praised the Grand Egyptian Museum as a world-class cultural landmark.

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Egypt reaffirms one-China principle and support for China's reunification efforts

Egypt has reiterated its strong commitment to the one-China principle and its opposition to external interference in China’s internal affairs. This reaffirmation was made in a joint statement following discussions between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and China’s President Xi Jinping in Cairo. The statement explicitly recognized Taiwan as an integral part of the People’s Republic of China and expressed Egypt’s support for China’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and reunification efforts. In return, China acknowledged the critical importance of the Nile River to Egypt and affirmed Egypt’s right to safeguard its water, food security, and development interests. Both nations urged all Nile Basin countries to adhere to international law, including the principle of not causing harm. The talks between President El-Sisi and President Xi covered bilateral relations, joint investments, and global and regional matters, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Egypt and China. This visit marks President Xi's first to Egypt in a decade, highlighting the comprehensive strategic partnership established in 2014.

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