BRICS Summit | Sisi Visits China in 3 Years and 4 Years, Do You Say Sino-Egyptian Relations Are Iron?

　　On September 3, President Sisi flew to Xiamen, China at Al Arab Tower Airport, officially opening his BRICS trip.

Although China and Egypt are separated by thousands of rivers and mountains, the development of relations between the two countries has a long history. Even though the world is changing, the relations between the two countries have withstood the test of history and become stronger over time.

Today, the Egyptian almasryalyoum website published an article, while reporting President Sisi's visit to China, it also told readers in detail some historical facts about the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The article pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt, the leaders of the two countries have met 16 times, 12 of which took place before 2012. Since President Sisi took office in 2014, he has visited China four times in three years. President Xi officially visited Egypt in January 2016. That is to say, in just three years, the leaders of the two countries have met five times. Do you think China-Egypt relations are not iron-clad?

From April 18 to 24, 1955, Premier Zhou Enlai and President Nasser, who attended the Asian-African Summit in Bandung, Indonesia, forged a profound friendship. The following year, the two countries formally established diplomatic relations, opening a new era in the development of bilateral relations. It should be pointed out that Egypt was the first African and Arab country to establish diplomatic relations with New China.

On December 22-25, 2014, President Sisi, who won the general election, visited China for the first time. Sino-Egyptian relations were upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership. China and Egypt signed a series of important agreements, including technology, economy, energy and other fields.

Since China put forward the "Belt and Road Initiative" initiative, Egypt has responded positively and participated actively in the construction of the AIIB. The establishment of the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership has laid a solid foundation for future China-Egypt exchanges in the political, economic, trade, and cultural fields, and has continuously enriched the connotation of the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership.

On September 1, 2015, President Sisi was invited to participate in the military parade on the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the World Anti-Fascist War, and boarded the Tiananmen Gate with leaders of other countries to watch the military parade. At the same time, Egypt also sent officers and soldiers to participate in the parade.

On January 20-22, 2016, President Xi visited Egypt, and President Sisi personally greeted him at the airport. This was the first visit to Egypt by a Chinese leader after 12 years. The local media in Egypt carried out a large and intensive report. During the visit, President Xi invited President Sisi to attend the G20 meeting in Hangzhou in September.

On September 4-5, 2016, President Sisi attended the G20 summit held in Hangzhou as scheduled, and attended as the guest of honor.

As we all know, Egypt is currently vigorously promoting economic and financial reforms. In May this year, a new "Investment Law" was promulgated, and the supporting "Implementation Rules" have also been approved by the Cabinet meeting. Egypt has shown the world its confidence in revitalizing its economy and development. Egypt hopes to maintain good communication with China and learn from China's successful reform experience.

Egypt has formulated the "Vision Plan 2030", and its strategic layout from the east has also been demonstrated. As an important fulcrum country along the "Belt and Road" strategy, its proposed Suez Canal Century Corridor Plan, the construction of a new administrative capital, and the Golden Triangle of Upper Egypt The development plan, etc., can be connected with the "Belt and Road" strategy. Good Sino-Egyptian relations can not only benefit the two peoples, but also benefit regional peace and stability.

The two countries have not only strengthened cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, culture, diplomacy, and humanities, but also maintained good communication and cooperation in security, counter-terrorism, and regional and international hotspot issues.

It is believed that President Sisi's visit to Xiamen will be fruitful and open a new stage of China-Egypt cooperation.

(Author: Mr. K guest)