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Xi Jinping visits Egypt to strengthen strategic ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping is conducting a high-profile visit to Egypt, marking his first trip to the country in a decade and his first visit to the Middle East since 2022. The visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, which established ties in 1956.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and President Xi are discussing the expansion of their comprehensive strategic partnership, with a focus on industrial localization, technology transfer, and economic cooperation. Key areas of interest include electric vehicles, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and space science. Economic discussions are centered on the Suez Canal Economic Zone, particularly the TEDA zone, which already hosts over 100 Chinese companies.

The visit occurs amidst significant regional geopolitical shifts. China is positioning itself as a stabilizing force in the Middle East and a leader of the Global South, while Egypt seeks to diversify its strategic alliances through its membership in BRICS. The bilateral relationship has seen substantial growth, with trade volume reaching approximately 20.78 billion dollars by the end of 2025.

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Abdel Fattah al-Sisi · Abdel Fattah el-Sisi · China · Egypt · Huawei Technologies · Mostafa Madbouly · Moustafa Madbouly · Suez Canal Economic Zone · TEDA · Xi Jinping

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