Chinese Premier’s Visit Signals Deepening Relationship with Egypt

Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Cairo International Airport with his Egyptian counterpart, Mostafa Kamal Madbouly. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Egypt on Wednesday for a two-day state visit, the newest sign of the deepening relationship between the two countries.

Li was received by Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and in an address shortly after his arrival, he said: “China and Egypt, as important members of the Global South, should further strengthen strategic coordination to safeguard their common interests.” He called for further strategic coordination and two-way investment.

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