Xi urges Middle East to be ‘masters of their own destiny’ amid Iran war
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- Xi Jinping called on Middle Eastern countries to resist external interference and take control of their own future amid the Iran war.
- Xi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi agreed to deepen security and economic cooperation.
- China is seeking greater regional influence and protection for vital shipping routes, while Egypt is expanding its partnerships with Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Middle Eastern countries to become “masters of their own destiny” as war involving Iran continues to shape the region.
Speaking during talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Xi called for resistance to external interference and a reshaping of the Middle East’s security order. The message places regional countries, rather than outside powers, at the center of decisions about their future.
Xi and Sisi also agreed to deepen security and economic cooperation between China and Egypt. Beijing is seeking to expand its influence in the region while protecting vital shipping routes. Egypt, meanwhile, is diversifying its international partnerships by strengthening ties with China.
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