Xi reaches Cairo as China broadens Egypt engagement
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for a state visit on Tuesday night, opening talks with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as Beijing seeks stronger ties with a pivotal Arab partner amid questions over Washington’s regional role. Xi, accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, was received at Cairo International Airport by Sisi and Egypt’s first lady, Entissar el-Sisi. The visit is Xi’s first…
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for a state visit on Tuesday night, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The visit comes as Beijing seeks to strengthen ties with Egypt amid questions over Washington's regional role, especially given the ongoing US-Iran conflict that disrupts shipping, energy markets, and regional security.
Xi's trip aims to hold in-depth discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on bilateral relations, cooperation, and international and regional issues of common concern, with a focus on the Middle East conflict, maritime trade security, and investment during formal talks on Wednesday.
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