Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to Egypt on Thursday, his first since 2016, according to Abu Ali Express. During the visit, Xi called on Middle Eastern countries to be 'masters of their fate' and reject external interference, proposed considering a new regional security architecture, and expressed China's willingness to assist in maintaining shipping lanes. He emphasized that the Palestinian issue 'was and remains the core issue of the Middle East.'
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day state visit to Egypt on Thursday, his first since 2016, according to Abu Ali Express. During the visit, Xi called on Middle Eastern nations to be "masters of their fate" and reject external interference, proposed considering a new regional security architecture, and expressed China's willingness to help maintain shipping lanes. He emphasized that the Palestinian issue "was and remains the core issue of the Middle East," aligning Beijing with a longstanding Arab position.
Xi arrived in Cairo on Tuesday evening (Sep 1, 16:06 Jerusalem) and was received by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, as The Zioneer reported. During a meeting on Wednesday, Xi called on major powers to stop external interference and double standards in the region, according to Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The visit followed a joint air drill, "Eagles of Civilization," and new trade measures to boost bilateral ties.
The proposal for a new security architecture echoes a similar call by Iran's president in June, as The Zioneer has previously reported. China has been expanding its diplomatic footprint in the region, positioning itself as a mediator and counterweight to U.S. influence. Xi's visit to Egypt, his first in a decade, underscores Beijing's strategic interest in the Suez Canal and Mediterranean energy resources.
No further details on the proposed security framework have been released.
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