Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Cairo Tuesday evening and was received by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). During a meeting Wednesday, Xi called on major powers to stop external interference and double standards in the region, Rozentzweig reported. The visit follows a joint air drill, 'Eagles of Civilization,' and new trade measures to boost bilateral ties.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo Tuesday evening and was received by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The visit underscores China's deepening engagement with the Middle East as it seeks to expand its influence amid shifting regional dynamics.
On Wednesday, Xi told Sisi during a meeting in Cairo that major powers must stop 'external interference' in the Middle East and cease applying double standards, Rozentzweig reported. The statement aligns with China's longstanding call for regional ownership of security affairs.
The visit comes after the joint air drill 'Eagles of Civilization' between the Chinese and Egyptian air forces, and a series of trade measures aimed at boosting bilateral ties, according to The Zioneer. Xi's trip is also seen in the context of China's Belt and Road Initiative and its growing economic footprint in the region, including investments in Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone.
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