President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sent a message of congratulations to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday on his re-election for a new term.
In statements, Presidential Spokesman Ahmed Fahmy said that President Sisi wished the Chinese president success in achieving the aspirations of the friendly Chinese people for further progress and prosperity.
President Sisi also lauded the deeply-rooted ties between Egypt and China, saying he is looking forward to continue coordination between the two countries in an atmosphere of trust and mutual understanding that has always characterized the strategic cooperation between the two countries, the spokesman added.
He also expressed confidence that relations between the two countries would witness further development in the coming years for the benefit of the two friendly peoples and countries, the spokesman further noted.