Xi Jinping talks with Egyptian President Sisi

On the afternoon of May 29, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Egyptian President Sisi, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum and paid a state visit. Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for Sisi in the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the people. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Haitao

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 29 () On the afternoon of May 29, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Egyptian President Sisi who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum and paid a state visit. Hold talks.

On the afternoon of May 29, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Egyptian President Sisi, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum and paid a state visit. This is Xi Jinping shaking hands with Sisi. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Jingwen

Xi Jinping pointed out that 68 years ago, Egypt was the first Arab and African countries to establish diplomatic relations with the new China. In the face of the ever-changing international situation, the two countries have always trusted each other, cooperated sincerely and developed hand in hand. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership. Over the past 10 years, President Sisi and I have jointly led the vigorous development of bilateral relations. China-Egypt relations have become a vivid portrayal of China's solidarity and cooperation with Arab, African, Islamic and developing countries for mutual benefit and win-win results. Under the new situation, building a more connotative and dynamic China-Egypt relationship is in line with the common expectations of the two peoples. China is willing to work with Egypt to continuously deepen mutual trust, promote cooperation, build a China-Egypt community with a shared future for the new era, and contribute to regional and world peace, stability, development and prosperity.

Xi Jinping emphasized that China is comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation, and China-Egypt exchanges and cooperation in various fields are facing historic opportunities. The two sides should continue to firmly support each other and work together to promote common development. China is willing to work with Egypt to tap the potential for cooperation in traditional fields such as infrastructure, industry, power, and agriculture, open up cooperation in emerging fields such as medical and health, information and communications, and renewable energy, deepen economic, trade and investment cooperation, and encourage more Chinese companies to invest in Egypt. We will successfully host this year's "China-Egypt Partnership Year", expand personnel exchanges and cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, and make Egypt's "Luban Workshop" a benchmark for China-Africa vocational education cooperation.

Xi Jinping emphasized that China supports Egypt in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs, and is willing to further strengthen coordination and cooperation with Egypt on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the BRICS cooperation mechanism, and advocate an equal and orderly world. Polarization and inclusive economic globalization jointly safeguard international fairness and justice and the common interests of developing countries. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. China is willing to closely communicate and cooperate with Egypt and other parties to establish a China-Arab Cooperation Forum, continue to inject new impetus into the development of China-Arab relations, and promote the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future. China is also willing to work with Egypt and other African members of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to carry forward the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation and join hands to build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future.

On the afternoon of May 29, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Egyptian President Sisi, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum and paid a state visit. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhai Jianlan

Sisi said that he is very happy to come to China for a state visit and attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum. At present, the world is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the Middle East is in deep crisis. Egypt looks forward to further deepening its comprehensive strategic partnership with China and striving to promote regional peace and stability. Egypt abides by the one-China principle, firmly supports China's position on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, human rights and other core interests, and firmly supports China's realization of complete national reunification. Egypt welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and cooperate in Egypt to help Egypt's manufacturing development and industrialization process. It is hoped that this year's "Year of Egypt-China Partnership" will be used as an opportunity to intensify cultural exchanges and strengthen cooperation between the two countries in information and communications, artificial intelligence, new energy, food security, and finance. The Egyptian side appreciates the series of global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping and is willing to work closely with China in multilateral cooperation to make positive contributions to the peace and progress of mankind.

the two sides also exchanged views on the palestinian-israeli conflict. Xi Jinping pointed out that the current round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict has caused a large number of innocent civilian casualties in Palestine, and the humanitarian situation in Gaza is extremely severe. China is deeply saddened. The top priority is to immediately cease fire and stop fighting, avoid spillover from conflicts and impact regional peace and stability, and prevent a more serious humanitarian crisis. The two-state solution is the fundamental solution to the Palestinian issue. China firmly supports Palestine's becoming a full member of the United Nations. China appreciates the important role played by Egypt in promoting the cooling of the situation and the implementation of humanitarian relief, and is willing to work with Egypt to continue to provide assistance to the people of Gaza within its capacity and promote an early, comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue.

Sisi said that Ethiopia highly appreciates China's adherence to justice and justice on the Palestinian issue, and is willing to maintain close communication with China to promote the easing of tensions in Gaza as soon as possible.

After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents on promoting the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation plan, technological innovation, investment and economic cooperation, and quarantine.

On the afternoon of May 29, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Egyptian President Sisi, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum and paid a state visit. After the talks, the two heads of state witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Haitao

The two sides issued the Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Arab Republic of Egypt on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for Sisi at the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People.

On the afternoon of May 29, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Egyptian President Sisi, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum and paid a state visit. Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for Sisi in the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the people. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Weibing

On the afternoon of May 29, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Egyptian President Sisi, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum and paid a state visit. Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for Sisi in the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the people. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Pang Xinglei

As Sessi arrived, a salute lined up. The heads of state of the two countries boarded the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Egypt, and a 21-gun salute was fired in Tiananmen Square. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Sisi inspected the honor guard of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and watched the split.

That night, Xi Jinping held a welcome banquet for Sisi in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

Wang Yi participated in the above activities.

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Source Xinhua News Agency

Reporters Zheng Mingda, Wang Bin