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Sisi sees great promise in China-Egypt partnerships

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attended China's second forum on its Belt and Road Initiative with the aim of boosting trade and promoting investments.

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi delivers his speech for the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, April 26, 2019 in Beijing, China. — How Hwee Young-Pool/Getty Images

CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi wrapped up his visit to Beijing this week, returning home with new partnership agreements that include a contract to jointly manufacture electric cars.

Sisi attended China's second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, along with 5,000 delegates and 37 other heads of state. Before his visit ended April 28, he met with several top leaders, including his host President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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