Egypt hosted the Economic and Investment Cooperation Forum with China's Guangdong Province on Monday, focusing on expanding partnerships in industry, technology, transport, infrastructure, and clean energy. In his opening speech, Minister of Investment Hassan Al-Khatib highlighted Egypt's improved investment climate and alignment of Vision 2030 with China's Belt and Road Initiative to boost public-private partnership. For his part, Guangdong Governor Wang Weizhong praised the growing strategic ties and called for enhanced collaboration to support sustainable development and joint economic growth. Notably, Trade between the two reached $17 billion in 2024, with China among Egypt's top five investment partners. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama