THE AFRICA TIMES | EGYPT — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt this week underscores Cairo’s increasing significance in Beijing’s strategy throughout the Middle East, Africa, and the broader Global South.
Xi arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for his first visit in a decade, meeting with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. This meeting marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and aims to enhance political and economic cooperation.
Egypt’s strategic location connects Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Its control of the Suez Canal and regional political influence further enhance its role as a crucial partner for China.
