Egypt and China Agree to Coordinate Consultations to Enhance Security and Stability in Africa

Cairo, Nov 11 (KUNA) -- Egypt and China agreed today, Wednesday, to continue coordination and consultation in international forums on regional issues of mutual interest, contributing to the enhancement of security and stability on the African continent. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement that this came during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Liu Xianfa, the Chinese government’s envoy for African affairs, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on the African continent and exchange views on recent developments in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea, Sudan, Somalia, and other issues of shared concern.

During the meeting, Minister Abdelatty reiterated the importance of supporting national state institutions and preserving the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the countries in the region, emphasizing the necessity of safeguarding the security of the Red Sea and ensuring the freedom, security, and safety of maritime navigation. He also reaffirmed Egypt’s water security determinants and the need to adhere to the rules of international law, rejecting unilateral actions on the Nile River.

Regarding Egyptian-Chinese relations, Minister Abdelatty expressed appreciation for the “comprehensive strategic partnership” between the two countries and the aspiration to enhance trilateral cooperation with China in Africa to implement development projects in vital sectors, support capacity-building efforts, and train African personnel. He pointed to the Cairo International Centre for Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping, which is organizing the sixth edition of the Aswan Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development this month, thereby contributing to efforts to achieve security, stability, and development on the African continent. (End) A.F. / M.A.