On Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two officials discussed ways to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Egypt, signaling a deepening of bilateral ties. Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized China’s commitment to working with Egypt to implement the consensus reached by the two countries’ presidents. He highlighted the importance of carrying forward the tradition of strong mutual support and advancing mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields. “China is willing to join Egypt in pushing our comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level,” Wang said, underscoring the shared vision of building a community with a shared future. He also expressed China’s readiness to coordinate closely with Egypt within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, the BRICS mechanism, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. “We aim to jointly safeguard the interests of developing countries,” Wang added. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s willingness to collaborate closely with China to implement the leaders’ consensus and deepen cooperation across various sectors. He welcomed the continued participation of Chinese enterprises in Egypt’s modernization efforts, highlighting the vital role of Chinese investment in the country’s development projects. The meeting between the two foreign ministers reflects the growing partnership between China and Egypt, rooted in historical ties and shared interests. As both nations navigate a complex global landscape, their reinforced cooperation is poised to contribute positively to regional stability and economic growth.
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China to further push comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt
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