On September 21, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Liao Lichiang met with Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fathi. The meeting was attended by several officials from both sides, including Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Secretary-General's Office Sharif Kamel, and advisors Ma Chen and Luo Chenxi from the Chinese Embassy.
During the meeting, Ambassador Liao Lichiang provided an in-depth review of Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent historic visit to Egypt, which was his first in ten years. The visit holds great strategic significance in deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Egypt, as well as guiding collective cooperation with Arab and African countries.
Ambassador Liao Lichiang highlighted the Four-Point Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping to enhance common security in the Middle East, describing it as a "new Chinese solution for achieving lasting security and stability in the region." He emphasized China's willingness to work with the Arab side to promote peaceful solutions to hot issues in the region, safeguarding the common interests of Arab countries and peoples.
Secretary-General Nabil Fathi expressed his appreciation for the significance of President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt, which goes beyond bilateral Egyptian-Chinese relations and will contribute to elevating collective cooperation between Arab countries and China to a new level. He praised China's diplomatic efforts in calming regional tensions and announced the Arab League's readiness to work with China to implement the Four-Point Initiative on the ground.
The meeting reflects the strong commitment of both China and the Arab League to enhance cooperation and promote peace and stability in the region. The two sides have shown a shared desire to work together to address regional challenges and foster greater understanding between China and the Arab world.
The outcomes of President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt are expected to have a lasting impact on China-Arab relations, with a focus on deepening strategic cooperation and promoting mutual benefit. The visit has set a positive precedent for future high-level exchanges between China and Arab countries.
The discussions between Ambassador Liao Lichiang and Secretary-General Nabil Fathi demonstrate the growing importance of China-Arab relations, with both sides seeking to strengthen cooperation in various fields and promote a more peaceful and stable regional environment.
Key points
- China and the Arab League have agreed to work together to implement the Four-Point Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping to enhance common security in the Middle East.
