China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Egypt for the first time since 2016 to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations and strengthen ties between the two countries. The visit focused on economic cooperation, regional issues, and their partnership under the Belt and Road Initiative.Key Facts
- Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt is his first since 2016 and marks 70 years of China-Egypt diplomatic relations.
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Xi in Cairo; el-Sisi has visited China eight times since 2014.
- The visit aims to reinforce the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed in 2014 and discuss regional and international issues.
- China is Egypt’s biggest trading partner for non-oil goods, with bilateral trade expected to reach $20.7 billion by end of 2025.
- Egyptian exports to China increased by almost 200% in the first half of 2026, while imports from China were $10.4 billion.
- Chinese investments focus on the Suez Canal Economic Zone, hosting 200 companies with over $3.8 billion invested.
- Egypt thanked China for supporting its position on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, emphasizing cooperation over Nile water resources.
- Both countries support Palestinian rights and seek peace amid regional conflicts; joint air exercises began in Egypt during the visit.
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