ALAMEIN, Egypt, July 10 (MENA) - Egypt and China stressed the importance of consolidating the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran and resuming diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis through peaceful means.

This came during a meeting between President Abdel Fattah El Sisi with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday, in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli and Egyptian and Chinese ministers and senior officials.

During the meeting, both sides underscored the necessity of reaching a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, ensuring immediate humanitarian aid delivery, and achieving a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause.

The Chinese Premier conveyed the greetings of President Xi Jinping to President Sisi, adding that the Egyptian president is a dear friend of China who is always warmly welcomed in Beijing, according to Presidential Spokesman Mohamed el Shennawy.

Li said that China highly values strong relations with Egypt that are built on a time-honored strategic partnership, mutual respect and shared interests.

The Chinses premier praised the rapid development in bilateral ties and the close coordination between Egypt and China on regional and international issues.

He also lauded Egypt’s pivotal role as a pillar of stability in the Middle East.

For his part, President Sisi affirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with China across various areas of mutual interest, the spokesman said.

He added that both countries will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2026.

The president commended the contributions of Chinese companies to Egypt’s development projects, expressing Egypt’s eagerness to attract further Chinese investments, especially in sectors of renewable energy, electric vehicle manufacturing and tourism.

He underscored Egypt’s interest in promoting cooperation with China in manufacturing, development and debt swap mechanisms, according to the spokesman.

He added that the both sides exchanged views on regional and international developments. (MENA)

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