# Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in region

https://mins.news/en/item/42299

- France 24, 2026-09-02 15:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260902-egypt-welcomes-xi-as-beijing-expands-influence-in-region

> Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in Cairo on Wednesday, beginning a visit that underscores Cairo’s strengthening ties with Beijing. Regional turmoil is prompting US allies to reconsider their long-standing security relationships.

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