Xi Jinping Visits Grand Egyptian Museum as China and Egypt Deepen Strategic Ties
The agreement expands the Suez Canal Economic Zone, which already hosts about 200 companies and $4 billion in investment, Egypt said.
- On Wednesday, Chinese President Jinping visited the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, marking his first visit to Egypt in a decade as the two countries strengthened economic and diplomatic ties.
- Sisi welcomed Jinping at the Ittihadiya presidential palace in Cairo with a 21-gun salute before the two leaders held talks, highlighting the expanding relationship between Beijing and Cairo.
- Both leaders signed an agreement launching the third phase of an Egyptian-Chinese industrial zone, which currently hosts around 200 companies with investments estimated at about $4 billion.
- During talks, Jinping urged Middle Eastern countries to reject outside intervention while stating China is ready to support regional dialogue and protect international shipping lanes.
- The visit advances China's expanding influence in the Middle East, as Beijing remains a major buyer of Iranian oil and opposes economic isolation of Tehran amid regional security concerns.
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President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum Together with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and His Wife
On the afternoon of September 2 local time, President Xi Jinping and his wife Madame Peng Liyuan visited the Grand Egyptian Museum accompanied by President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and First Lady Mrs. Entissar... - Social News XYZ
Chinese president Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, accompanied by Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife Entissar El-Sisi, visit the Great Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, on September 2, 2026.
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