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Xi Jinping to Attend SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, Visit Egypt

Created at 26 Aug · 8:04 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and make state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3. He will discuss cooperation and regional issues with leaders.

Key Numbers

10 yearstime since Xi's last state visit to Egypt
August 30 to September 3dates of Xi's visits

Who's Involved

Xi Jinping
Chinese President attending SCO summit and visiting Kyrgyzstan and Egypt
Lin Jian
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson
Sadyr Japarov
President of Kyrgyzstan
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
President of Egypt
Xi Jinping to Attend SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, Visit Egypt

↳ Why This Matters

The visits underscore China's expanding diplomatic engagement in Central Asia and the Middle East, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing global and regional issues.

Key facts

  • President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
  • Xi will also undertake state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.
  • The trip is scheduled from August 30 to September 3.
  • Discussions at the SCO summit will focus on deepening cooperation and major international and regional issues.
  • Xi will meet with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
  • The visit to Egypt marks Xi's first state visit to the country in a decade.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as part of a broader tour that includes state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt. The trip is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 3.

    During his attendance at the SCO summit, Xi is expected to engage in discussions aimed at deepening cooperation and addressing significant international and regional matters with leaders from participating nations. This was announced by foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.

    While in Kyrgyzstan, President Xi will hold bilateral talks with his counterpart, Sadyr Japarov, and participate in various state events.

    Following his visit to Kyrgyzstan, Xi will travel to Egypt for a state visit. This will be his first state visit to the North African nation in ten years. In Egypt, he is scheduled to meet with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to exchange views on bilateral relations and shared international and regional concerns.

    Frequently asked questions

    President Xi Jinping's visits are scheduled from August 30 to September 3.

    He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and pay a state visit, holding talks with President Sadyr Japarov and discussing cooperation and regional issues.

    This will be his first state visit to Egypt in 10 years, where he will meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss bilateral ties and international and regional issues.

    What Happens Next

    01Xi Jinping to attend SCO summit in Bishkek.
    02Xi Jinping to pay state visit to Kyrgyzstan.
    03Xi Jinping to pay state visit to Egypt.

    How It Developed

    China's foreign ministry announced President Xi Jinping will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek.
    Xi will also pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.
    The visits are scheduled from August 30 to September 3.
    At the SCO summit, Xi will discuss deepening cooperation and regional issues.
    He will hold talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.
    Xi's trip to Egypt will be his first state visit in 10 years.
    In Egypt, he will meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues.

    Sources

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    China's Xi to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, visit Egypt, ministry saysReuters
    T2
    China's Xi to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, visit Egypt, ministry ...devdiscourse.com
    T2
    China's Xi to visit Kyrgyzstan, Egypt from Sunday: Foreign ministryenglish.alarabiya.net
    T2
    Xi Jinping to Attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 and ...mfa.gov.cn

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