Egypt reaffirms commitment to the 'One-China' principle: Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory
- Beijing: Egypt has a legitimate right to protect its water and food security and its developmental interests
- Al-Sisi and Xi agree to deepen strategic partnership and reject the displacement of Palestinians
Egypt reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the One-China principle, recognizing Taiwan as an inseparable part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China, and expressed its support for China’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the realization of its reunification.
This was stated in a joint statement issued by Egypt and China on Wednesday, following the conclusion of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Cairo and his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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The two presidents agreed to continue deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership, enhance political and economic coordination, and expand cooperation in infrastructure, transport, energy, manufacturing, space, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
The Chinese side emphasized its recognition of the vital importance of the Nile River to Egypt as its main lifeline, and affirmed Cairo’s legitimate right to protect its water and food security and developmental interests. Both sides called on Nile Basin countries to adhere to international law and refrain from causing harm.
The two countries agreed to enhance the alignment of “Egypt Vision 2030” with the Belt and Road Initiative, and to encourage Chinese investments in Egypt, particularly in electric vehicle manufacturing, shipbuilding, renewable energy, seawater desalination, cloud computing, data centers, and semiconductors.
The two presidents also welcomed the renewal and increase in value of the currency swap agreement, and agreed to enhance the use of local currencies in trade and investment, work toward greater balance in the trade balance, and encourage the entry of Egyptian products into the Chinese market.
On regional and international issues, both sides reaffirmed their support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and their rejection of the displacement of Palestinians. They called for consolidating the ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid.
The two presidents also stressed the necessity of respecting Sudan’s unity and sovereignty, preserving its national institutions, working to halt the war, and launching a comprehensive political process under Sudanese ownership. They further emphasized that the security of the Red Sea is the responsibility of the littoral states, while ensuring freedom of navigation and international trade.
Both sides welcomed regional and international efforts to reduce tensions in the Gulf and the Middle East, enhance dialogue, and reach political understandings that contribute to consolidating security and stability.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Chinese President invited President el-Sisi to visit China, which the Egyptian President accepted, with the visit to be scheduled at a time convenient for both sides.
