China: Xi Jinping receives al-Sissi to strengthen ties with Egypt

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On the eve of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi visited Beijing for talks with the Chinese president.

Chinese President Xi Jinping received Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi during a welcoming ceremony with great fanfare in front of the immense People's Palace.

The meeting aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries led to the signing of cooperation agreements between China and Egypt regarding the Belt and Road Initiative in the fields of science and technology, trade and investment.

The Egyptian president also participates in the opening session of the 10th ministerial meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum alongside the leaders of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and the Secretary General of the Arab League.

The Chinese president will meet with the four heads of state to exchange views on bilateral relations and regional and international issues of common concern.