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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
CAIRO, May 21 (Xinhua) — Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, visited Egypt from May 17 to 20, calling for strengthening cooperation with Egypt in the fields of culture, tourism, media, publishing and think tanks, and efforts to make China-Egypt cooperation a model of exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
He noted that both China and Egypt are ancient civilizations, and the friendship between the two peoples has a long history. The China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership has flourished under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, the Politburo member added.
China is willing to cooperate with Egypt in implementing the important agreements reached by the two heads of state, strengthening high-level political mutual trust, promoting high-quality cooperation and strengthening coordination in international and regional affairs, Li Shulei said.
He also said China is willing to join hands with the Arab League to uphold the spirit of China-Arab friendship and continue to promote the rapid development of China-Arab relations.
During the visit, Lee Shulei met with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Egypt Hanafi Ali al-Ghebali, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly and the leader of the Future of the Nation party, First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Ahmed Saad al-Din Mohamed Abdel-Rehim. Lee Shulei also held talks with Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abu al-Gheit.
During the meetings, Egyptian officials said China is the most sincere friend and partner of Egypt and other African countries, and thanked Beijing for its long-standing support. They said Egypt firmly adheres to the one-China principle and firmly supports the country in achieving national reunification.
Egypt is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with China, expand practical cooperation in such areas as infrastructure, new energy and high technology, strengthen dialogue among civilizations and people-to-people exchanges, and deepen coordination and cooperation in multilateral platforms so as to benefit both countries and their peoples and safeguard the common interests of developing countries, they stressed.
A.A. Al-Gheit said the Arab League is ready to play an active role in ensuring the success of the second China-Arab States summit and in promoting the creation of an Arab-Chinese community with a shared future. –0–