China supports Egypt in playing a bigger role

Premier Li wraps up two-day visit that saw several agreements across sectors

Premier Li Qiang returned to Beijing on Friday after wrapping up a two-day official Egypt visit, during which the two countries secured a number of agreements in the fields of e-commerce, green and low-carbon development, finance and health.

During his visit to Egypt on Wednesday and Thursday, Li stressed on multiple occasions that China stands ready to align its development strategies with Egypt, advance Belt and Road cooperation, enrich the comprehensive strategic partnership and promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

When meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Li said that China has always prioritized developing relations with Egypt in its Middle East diplomacy.