A delegation from Egypt's National Council for Women (NCW) recently participated in a conference in China, aimed at promoting women's cooperation and building a better future. The conference, organized by the All-China Women's Federation, took place from September 7-16, 2026. The Egyptian delegation, led by Dr. Rasha Mahdi, a member of the NCW and chair of the Political Participation Committee, included other senior officials such as Abeer Abu El-Ela, Heba Eid, and Nesreen Abdel Ghani.
The conference marked the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. Dr. Rasha Mahdi delivered a speech, expressing her pride in speaking on behalf of the Arab women's delegation. She emphasized that the visit represented an important opportunity to enhance communication and understanding between Arab and Chinese peoples, fostering friendship and cooperation. The NCW delegation also engaged in various activities, including a lecture on China's experience with women's empowerment.
During her speech, Dr. Mahdi highlighted the significant progress made in Egypt's efforts to empower women under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. She noted that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Arab countries, underscoring the strong and long-standing relationship between Egypt and China. This relationship has been built on mutual trust, solidarity, and cooperation in various fields.
The Egyptian-Chinese relationship has witnessed steady growth over the past few decades, yielding extensive cooperation in politics, economy, culture, and development. Egypt was the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, paving the way for a new era in Sino-Arab relations. Dr. Mahdi stressed that strengthening relations between countries relies not only on official agreements but also on building bridges of communication between peoples.
The NCW delegation participated in several events, including a dialogue session on Sino-Arab women's communication, held at the All-China Women's Federation headquarters. The session provided a platform for exchanging views and experiences on women's issues and enhancing cooperation between the two sides. The All-China Women's Federation praised the NCW's efforts in supporting and empowering Egyptian women, as well as its role in fostering cooperation and communication between Egyptian and Chinese women's institutions.
The visit concluded with a gesture of appreciation from the Chinese side, as the All-China Women's Federation honored NCW Chairperson Amal Ammar by displaying her photo in the China Women's Museum. This recognition reflects the Chinese side's appreciation for the NCW's efforts and its prominent role in promoting cooperation between Egypt and China. The NCW's participation in the conference aligns with its efforts to expand cooperation and exchange experiences with international organizations focused on women's empowerment.
The conference demonstrated the commitment of both Egypt and China to promoting women's rights and empowerment. Key points from the conference include:
Key points
- The NCW delegation's participation in the conference aimed to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences with Chinese women's institutions.
- The visit highlighted the strong and long-standing relationship between Egypt and China, built on mutual trust and cooperation.
- The conference provided a platform for exchanging views and experiences on women's issues, emphasizing the importance of women's empowerment and cooperation between countries.
