Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met on Wednesday with Chinese Government Envoy for African Affairs Liu Xianfa to discuss strengthening co-operation between Egypt and China across Africa and exchange views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Nader Zaki said Minister Abdelatty welcomed the envoy on his first visit to Cairo, expressing appreciation for the comprehensive strategic partnership between Egypt and China and Egypt’s aspiration to expand trilateral co-operation in Africa through development projects in vital sectors and capacity-building for African professionals.
The minister also highlighted the role of Egypt’s specialised institutions, particularly the Cairo International Centre for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, which is organising the sixth Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development to promote security, stability and development across Africa.
For his part, Liu conveyed China’s high regard for Egypt, its civilisation and history, and praised the country’s infrastructure modernisation, particularly the New Capital.
The talks addressed developments in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea, Sudan and Somalia, with Minister Abdelatty stressing the importance of supporting national state institutions and safeguarding the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of regional countries.
He also underscored the need to maintain Red Sea security and protect the freedom and safety of maritime navigation.
The foreign minister further outlined Egypt’s water security principles, stressing adherence to international law and rejecting unilateral measures concerning the Nile River.
Both sides agreed to continue coordination and consultation in international forums on issues of mutual interest to support security and stability across Africa.
