Xi Visits Egypt, Calls for New Middle East Security Framework

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare state visit to Egypt in early September 2026, where he and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi rejected the displacement of Palestinians and reaffirmed support for a two-state solution. During the visit, Xi called on Middle Eastern nations to be "masters of their own affairs" and urged against "external interference" in the region.

Xi also proposed a new security framework for the Middle East during his talks in Cairo. Chinese state media described the visit as a boost to bilateral relations, and an Arabic version of a book featuring quotes by Xi was launched in Egypt. The trip comes ahead of a planned U.S. visit by the Chinese leader.