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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
CAIRO, July 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang concluded a two-day official visit to Egypt on Thursday, declaring strengthening bilateral ties and vowing to deepen cooperation between the two countries.
During the visit, Li Qiang emphasized the enduring strength and strategic depth of China-Egypt relations, pointing to the long-standing friendship between the two peoples, the shared values of ancient civilizations and the growing partnership.
“Since the establishment of diplomatic relations almost 70 years ago, the two countries have remained close friends who support each other and strategic partners with a common destiny,” the Prime Minister said upon his arrival in Egypt.
The two countries have together created a model of solidarity, unity, self-reliance, mutual benefit and mutual support among major developing countries, he added.
China-Egypt relations are flourishing, their traditional friendship is strengthening, political mutual trust is deepening, practical cooperation is yielding fruitful results, and multilateral coordination is becoming closer and more effective, Li Qiang said.
Welcoming the steady growth of bilateral ties, former Egyptian Ambassador to China Assem Hanafi wrote in an article recently that over the past 10 years, Cairo-Beijing relations “have become a model of a comprehensive partnership based on respect, trust, understanding and common interests.” According to him, the ties “have gained unprecedented momentum, marked by deepening political cooperation and active economic interaction.”
China is a major trading and investment partner of Egypt. In 2024, bilateral trade exceeded US$17 billion, and Chinese investment in Egypt, especially in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, has increased sharply. The Suez Canal Economic and Trade Area (TEDA), which hosts 185 companies, has become a model for industrial cooperation.
Cooperation was at the center of the agenda of Li Qiang's talks with Egyptian leaders. During the meetings, the State Council premier emphasized the importance of economic synergy and investment promotion.
In a meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives (lower house of parliament) of Egypt Hanafi Ali El-Gebali, Li Qiang laid out a comprehensive vision for cooperation, saying that China and Egypt, in pursuit of higher levels of mutual benefit and win-win results, should cooperate in the sustainable operation of bilateral landmark projects, continuously improve the level of bilateral trade and investment, and strengthen industrial synergies and market ties.
During talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Li Qiang said that China is willing to cooperate with Egypt to optimize the development of bilateral trade and create new exciting cooperation projects, as well as new drivers of economic growth.
“Chinese investment in Egypt can be classified as a win-win model, as Egypt benefits from Chinese technology, job creation and more. Chinese-Egyptian products can also be exported, making this investment mutually beneficial,” Essam Sharaf, a former Egyptian prime minister and member of the Advisory Committee of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, told Xinhua. “The cooperation between developing countries and China cannot be underestimated. If fully realized, it will create tremendous strength and strong synergy for the Global South,” he stressed.
China and Egypt will celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, and their leaders are optimistic about the future development of bilateral relations.
Li Qiang told Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during the talks that China is willing to work with Egypt to take the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries next year as an opportunity to develop traditional friendship, strengthen political mutual trust and continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning the core interests of both sides.
Egypt became the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic relations with China, making China-Egypt relations go beyond bilateral ones and have important regional and global significance.
During a meeting with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abu al-Gheit, Li Qiang pointed to the broader strategic dimension of China's engagement with the Arab world. The premier called China and Arab countries "trustworthy friends and good partners," noting that China-Arab relations are at their best ever.
Li also called for deeper coordination in the international arena, saying China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Arab countries on platforms such as the UN, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the G20, demonstrate a common will and speak together to promote a more fair and equitable global governance system.
In response to Li Qiang's remarks, A.A. al-Gheit called China "a good friend and a good partner of Arab countries." A.F. al-Sisi said that China is "a sincere friend of Egypt" and that relations between the two countries have reached "the highest level in history."
Egypt highly appreciates China's fair position on Middle East issues and is ready to strengthen coordination with China within the UN, BRICS and other multilateral structures to protect common interests and maintain regional peace and stability, M. Madbouly said. –0–
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