President El Sisi meets Chinese defense minister to discuss economic, security cooperation

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met with the Chinese defense minister Wei Fenghe to discuss bilateral economic and security cooperation, according to a presidential statement. El Sisi pledged Egypt’s support for China’s Belt and Road initiative and spoke about the country’s ongoing infrastructure and energy projects. Defense Minister Mohamed Zaki met separately with Fenghe on Sunday to discuss how bilateral military and security cooperation can enhance regional stability, Ahram Online reports.