Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed China’s Xi Jinping in Cairo on Wednesday, opening Xi’s visit. The trip underscores Cairo’s deepening ties with Beijing as regional turmoil leads U.S. allies to reassess long-standing security relationships.
WHO:Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
WHAT:Sisi welcomed China’s Xi Jinping in Cairo to open Xi’s visit.
WHEN:Sep 2, 2026
WHERE:Cairo, Egypt
WHY:The visit was opened as part of Xi Jinping’s trip, reflecting Cairo’s deepening ties with Beijing amid regional turmoil and reassessments of security relationships by U.S. allies.
