King Ramses II statues in China

Egypt is taking part in an international fair for hand-made and artistic works which opened in China yesterday.

Opening the ten-day fair, the Deputy Chinese Minister of Culture referred to culture as the cornerstone in international relations and the bridge that connects all people.

Egypt's Ambassador to China, Ali Hossam Eddin Al-Hefni, said that the Egyptian pavilion in the fair includes a selection of the most famous Pharaonic statues for King Ramses II and the ancient Egyptian goddess of love as well as papyruses and Khan Al-Khalili products.

Al-Hefni added that the pavilion also includes publications covering the cultural, touristic and investmental scenes in Egypt.

DVDs and CDs are also to offer coverage of various conditions in Egypt.

"The fair is also a golden chance to promote the Egyptian Antiquity Exhibitions due to open in Beijing on December 5, 2003," he said.