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Core Points - The first China-Egypt Investment Forum was held in Cairo, attracting over 200 Chinese and Egyptian companies to explore new investment cooperation opportunities [1] - Egypt aims to enhance cooperation with China in investment and trade, focusing on attracting more Chinese enterprises to invest in Egypt and expanding joint production and export bases [1] - China has been Egypt's largest trading partner for 13 consecutive years, with nearly 200 companies established in the China-Egypt Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone [1] - The forum included discussions on investment policies and business environments, as well as sub-forums on textiles, machinery, new energy, and digital economy [1] Investment and Trade Cooperation - Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade emphasized the importance of balancing trade and investment relations to support local manufacturing and increase product value [1] - The Chinese Deputy Minister of Commerce highlighted the significance of the China-Egypt partnership in achieving mutual development and stability in investment cooperation [1] - The Chinese Ambassador to Egypt noted that China is one of the most active and fastest-growing investors in Egypt, aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with Egypt's Vision 2030 [1] Forum Activities - The forum was co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, the Egyptian Investment and Free Zones Authority, and the Egyptian Entrepreneurs Association [1] - It featured the first meeting of the China-Egypt Investment Working Group and the intergovernmental coordination committee for the Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone [1]