China-Egypt Ties In Focus As President Plans Egypt Visit
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a signing ceremony in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing December 23, 2014. REUTERS/Greg Baker/Pool (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS)
China’s President Xi Jinping is visiting Egypt for his first state visit to the North African nation in 10 years, in a move that is expected to deepen economic, trade and strategic cooperation between China and Africa.
Xi will meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for talks on expanding their comprehensive strategic partnership and promoting cooperation in important sectors such as trade, investment and infrastructure and security.
The leaders are also anticipated to discuss regional and international issues, with a particular emphasis on enhancing cooperation between China and African countries in the midst of changing global economic and geopolitical dynamics.
The visit comes on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Egypt and China, a partnership which has blossomed into one of China’s most important relationships on the African continent.
Bilateral ties have been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership since 2014 and cooperation between the two countries has expanded significantly in economic, industrial and defense sectors.
Economic relations have continued to deepen, with Egyptian companies signing 17 export deals worth some 168 million dollars with Chinese buyers last month. The pacts include agricultural products, textiles, minerals and engineering goods.
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China has remained one of Egypt’s largest trading partners, with bilateral trade reaching some $19.52 billion in 2025, the Egyptian Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade said.
Defense cooperation has grown beyond trade, with the two countries holding the joint Eagles of Civilization 2026 air exercise at Egyptian military bases earlier this month.
Analysts say the visit highlights Egypt’s growing role as a strategic gateway for Chinese investment and engagement in Africa, while also reinforcing Beijing’s broader efforts to build stronger partnerships across the continent.
The visit is expected to produce new agreements that aim to enhance economic cooperation, open up markets and support development projects that support Africa’s industrialization and trade ambitions.
