China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Egypt and called for Middle Eastern countries to oppose outside interference and work on their own security arrangements. During talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, both leaders emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions to the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran and agreed on expanding Chinese investment in Egypt’s Suez Canal industrial zone.Key Facts
- President Xi visited Cairo, his first visit in 10 years, and met with President el-Sisi.
- Xi urged Middle East countries to control their own affairs and reject external interference.
- The two leaders discussed the six-month war involving the US, Israel, and Iran, calling for diplomacy to end the conflict.
- Egypt and China agreed to begin the third phase of an industrial zone at the Suez Canal, hosting 200 companies with about $4 billion in investments.
- China aims to increase its influence in the Middle East, especially as US involvement appears uncertain.
- Egypt wants to diversify its foreign partnerships beyond traditional alliances.
- The visit came before a planned meeting between President Xi and US President Donald Trump.
- Regional countries recently formed the Mecca Defence Alliance, showing interest in new security partnerships beyond the US.
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