Egyptian Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Yumna El-Bahhar, represented Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, at the 37th Nanjing Golden Autumn Economic and Trade Expo in Nanjing, China. The expo, themed "Meet in the Golden Autumn, Harvest in a Bright Future," welcomed Egypt as the guest of honor. This participation underscores the strong and growing relations between Egypt and China, particularly in tourism and antiquities.
El-Bahhar met with Li Zhongjun, Deputy Secretary of the Communist Party of China Nanjing Municipal Committee and Mayor of Nanjing. They discussed enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including tourism and cultural exchange. Strengthening ties between Egypt and China was a key focus, reflecting the countries' commitment to deepening their bilateral relations.
During her speech at the expo, El-Bahhar emphasized the importance of Egyptian participation in promoting cooperation between Egypt and China in various fields, especially tourism and antiquities. She highlighted opportunities for collaboration, noting that 2026 marks 70 years of Egyptian-Chinese diplomatic relations. El-Bahhar expressed her hope for continued and strengthened cooperation between the two nations.
El-Bahhar also participated in the "Cooperation and Trade Exchange" conference, which brought together high-ranking Chinese and Egyptian officials, as well as representatives from major Chinese and Egyptian institutions and companies. She presented an overview of Egypt's tourism sector, highlighting its economic significance and the diverse tourist and archaeological attractions the country offers.
El-Bahhar discussed Egypt's efforts to facilitate tourist travel, improve infrastructure, and enhance the tourist experience. She also touched on initiatives to expand digital services, promote green transformation in hotels and archaeological sites, and encourage accessible tourism. These efforts aim to boost Egypt's tourism industry and make it more appealing to international visitors.
The Nanjing Golden Autumn Expo serves as a significant economic, trade, and investment platform, bringing together officials, business representatives, and investors from various countries. The expo provides opportunities for enhancing communication and opening new avenues for economic cooperation and partnerships. Egypt's participation as the guest of honor underscores its commitment to strengthening ties with China and other nations.
The 37th Nanjing Golden Autumn Expo focused on building an open and global platform for connectivity and communication. The event featured various economic and trade activities, including investment promotion sessions and cooperation forums between international twin cities. These activities aimed to foster greater collaboration and investment between participating nations.
Key points
- Egypt participates as guest of honor in 37th Nanjing Golden Autumn Expo to enhance cooperation with China in tourism and antiquities.
- Deputy Minister Yumna El-Bahhar highlights opportunities for collaboration in tourism and cultural exchange between Egypt and China.
- Egypt and China celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral ties.
