Egyptian expert: Egypt-China cooperation has made positive contributions to the reform and construction of the global governance system

Source: People's Daily Online

Reporter Shen Xiaoxiao

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership. Over the past 10 years, political mutual trust between China and Egypt has been continuously consolidated, practical cooperation has been fruitful, and projects benefiting both sides have been steadily implemented. In an interview with reporters, Ahmed Salam, an Egyptian expert on China issues and former deputy director of the Egyptian Information Administration, said that although the current world is still facing hegemonism, power politics, unilateralism, etc., the peace advocated by China, Development, cooperation, and win-win are the real trends of the times. "Egypt-China cooperation has made positive contributions to the reform and construction of the global governance system, promoting the development of the international order and the international system in a more just, equitable and inclusive direction, and injecting new connotations of the times into South-South cooperation."

China and Egypt are good friends who share the same goals and trust each other, as well as good partners for joint development and common prosperity. In the past 10 years, China and Egypt have carried out fruitful cooperation within the framework of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road". The level of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries has continued to increase, and a large number of cooperation projects have promoted trade exchanges and interconnection. Salam said that China is Egypt's largest trading partner, and Chinese investment is an important factor in promoting Egypt's economic development. More than 1,000 Chinese companies have invested in Egypt, and their investment in industry, construction, communication technology, tourism, service and other fields has increased significantly, providing about 30000 direct employment opportunities for Egypt. He pointed out, for example, that the TEDA Cooperation Zone is a landmark project for the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and the development plan of the Suez Canal Corridor in Egypt. Hundreds of Chinese-funded enterprises in the cooperation zone have promoted local employment and taxation, and injected impetus into local economic development.

and ahmed salam, an egyptian expert on china issues and former deputy director of the egyptian information administration. Figure provided by interviewees

He pointed out that both China and Egypt emphasize the importance of respecting national sovereignty and choosing a development path that suits their respective national conditions, which provides a model for developing countries to seek sustainable development. The two countries also have good cooperation on global issues such as climate change and combating terrorism.

China has long attached great importance to the Middle East issue and has always paid close attention to the development of the situation in the Middle East. It has always been committed to achieving peace in the Middle East and has actively supported and directly participated in the various efforts of the international community to achieve peace in the Middle East. Salam said that China's position on the Palestinian issue will help promote a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue. To truly achieve regional peace and stability, it is necessary to further strengthen international cooperation, conduct equal dialogue, and increase assistance.

With the increasingly close cooperation between China and Egypt, cooperation between China and Egypt in the fields of culture, radio, film and television, press and publication, and think tanks is also increasing. Salam believes that strengthening media cooperation and sharing information and experience is conducive to enhancing people-to-people bonds. He pointed out that many Egyptian news organizations have signed cooperation agreements with major Chinese media organizations, and have strengthened exchanges, interaction, and mutual learning among journalists by holding joint seminars and co-producing documentaries, so as to enhance their understanding of each other's politics, economy, culture, society and other aspects. "Strengthening media cooperation between Egypt and China will help improve media communication, avoid the influence of prejudice from Western media, provide objective and fair reports for both sides, and contribute to the promotion of civilized exchanges and mutual learning, and people-to-people bonds."

Salam said: "China has rich experience in virtual reality technology, artificial intelligence and other digital technologies, and hopes to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the media field, carry out training and learning, and further promote the digital development of media."

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