Chinese diplomatic delegation to visit Cairo on Wednesday

Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Be Dowing is due to arrive in Cairo on Wednesday for a visit to Egypt that is to last for several days, during which he is to be received by Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa.

Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Naji El-Ghatrifi said the Chinese deputy foreign minister is to hold talks on consolidating bilateral relations, following up on what was agreed upon during the recent visit by President Hosni Mubarak to China, and means of adjusting the trade balance between the two countries.

He will also exchange views with Egyptian officials on developments in the Middle East peace process, security and the economic situation in Asia.

El-Ghatrifi said the Chinese official is to hold a meeting of his country's regional ambassadors, with the participation of more than 30 Chinese ambassadors.