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China – Egypt relations were established on May 30, 1956. And the relationship between the two countries has been developing very smoothly. China is willing to boost cooperation and step up comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt, a senior Chinese official said here on Thursday. China is willing to boost cooperation and step up comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt, a senior Chinese official said here on Thursday.
Moreover, Wang called on both sides to conjoin developing strategies, deepen bilateral cooperation in various areas and push forward the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Wang also introduced to Sisi recent economic and social developments in China and the spirit of the sixth plenary session of the 18th CPC Central Committee.
For his part, Sisi said Egypt attaches "great importance" to the bilateral ties with China and gives "full support" to China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative.
Sisi welcomed Chinese enterprises to increase investment in Egypt and actively participate in the country's economic development.
Sisi also introduced to Wang the current political and economic situation in Egypt and the country's perspectives on Middle East and global issues.
During his visit, Wang also met parliament speaker Ali Abdel Aal and leaders of major Egyptian political parties. He also attended a Chinese-Egyptian business forum on the Belt and Road initiative with former Egyptian prime minister Essam Sharaf.
China is very keen to further strengthen the trade and business association with Egypt when its economy is achieving stabilized growth. China’s trade volume with Egypt in January till September in 2015 registered 9.675 billion US dollars, a 13.07% increase comparing that of the corresponding period of 2014.
China is willing to boost cooperation and step up comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt.The close ties between China and Egypt enjoys a further strength.