China's Xi to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, visit Egypt, ministry says
Xi will discuss deeper cooperation and regional issues with SCO leaders and meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on a first Egypt visit in 10 years.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, beginning Sunday, August 30, followed by a state visit to Egypt through September 3.
- The tour marks Xi's second overseas trip this year, following a June visit to North Korea, and represents his first state visit to Egypt in 10 years.
- During the five-day mission, Xi will hold talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional stability.
- Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated the visit "holds special significance for the development of bilateral ties" and aims at "making a positive contribution to safeguarding peace and stability in the region."
- The Bishkek summit includes participation from Russia and Iran, as Beijing maintains focus on regional cooperation despite broader Middle East tensions and shipping disruptions.
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Xi Jinping to attend SCO summit, pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan, Egypt
At a regular press conference on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian introduced the main arrangements for Xi's upcoming visits and China's expectations for developing relations with Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.
Xi Jinping to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan
President Xi Jinping is set to participate in the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek next week, marking a significant engagement for China as the outgoing Chair. Following the summit, he will embark on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan before heading to Egypt. Notably, Kyrgyzstan will assume the SCO Presidency post-summit. Additionally, Xi is anticipated to be present at the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
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