By Mustafa Mashhour and Mohamed Emam
The Governor of Giza, Dr Ahmed Al-Ansari, has received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Egypt, Liao Liqiang, and an accompanying delegation to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and expanding joint cooperation across several developmental and economic sectors.
The meeting was attended by Hind Abdel Halim, Deputy Governor of Giza, and Zhang Tao, Minister Plenipotentiary.
During the talks, the Governor welcomed the expansion of cooperation, particularly in strategic sectors such as automotive manufacturing, battery production, and renewable energy. These discussions align with the Egyptian state’s current policy to localise industry and strengthen economic partnerships with friendly nations.
Strengthening regional ties
A key focus of the meeting was the potential signing of a friendship and cooperation agreement with the Chinese city of Nanjing. This agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise, support joint investment opportunities, and open new horizons for cooperation in the economic, industrial, cultural, and tourism sectors.
Dr Al-Ansari confirmed the formation of a dedicated working group to streamline coordination between the two sides. This group will be tasked with removing any obstacles to progress, thereby supporting broader developmental efforts.
The Governor noted that Egyptian-Chinese relations are witnessing significant growth across various fields. He emphasised Giza’s keenness to benefit from Chinese expertise in industry, technology, and sustainable development, in line with the state’s vision for comprehensive national growth.
Commitment to investment
For his part, Ambassador Liao Liqiang praised the strategic economic partnership between the two countries. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Egypt, noting that Chinese companies are increasingly interested in expanding their investments within the Egyptian market, underpinned by robust political and economic ties.
The Ambassador further highlighted the desire of Chinese firms to increase their investment footprint and contribute to the creation of new job opportunities within the region.
