The head of Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) received Sunday a high-level Chinese delegation representing leading textile and apparel companies, as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and deepen industrial cooperation. The delegation, led by Li Xin, Vice President of the China National Garment Association (CNGA), included 15 senior executives from major textile hubs such as Qingdao, Ningbo, Yiwu, Xiamen, and Shanghai. The visit follows a recent SCZONE investment promotion tour in China. SCZone Chairman Waleid Gamal Eldien said the delegation's presence reflects growing confidence in Egypt's investment climate. "We are seeing strong momentum in industrial partnerships with China, especially in priority sectors like textiles," he said. Gamal Eldien highlighted the zone's strategic focus on the textile industry and pointed to dedicated plots in West Qantara and Ain Sokhna, which already host 39 Chinese textile and garment companies. He cited the zone's competitive advantages, including modern infrastructure, low energy costs, and skilled labour. Li praised Egypt's one-stop-shop investment framework and confirmed strong interest from Chinese manufacturers to expand operations in the country. He described the visit as a chance to identify suitable industrial zones and better understand the investment incentives on offer. The visit was facilitated by the Egyptian Commercial Service and follows the SCZone's recent roadshow across several Chinese cities aimed at boosting industrial investment inflows. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
