Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny met with Zheng Xuexuan, Chairperson of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), at the company’s headquarters in Beijing to discuss ongoing and future collaboration between Egypt and China in the construction sector.

The meeting reviewed progress on several major joint projects, including the Central Business District (CBD) in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital (NAC) and the Downtown Towers project in New Alamein. Discussions also addressed the operational readiness of the NAC’s CBD and how to leverage CSCEC’s expertise in operations and maintenance.

The meeting, attended by Egypt’s Ambassador to China Khaled Nazmy and officials from both the Ministry of Housing and CSCEC, was held within the context of strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

CSCEC Chairperson Zheng Xuexuan described Egypt as a key partner for the company in the Middle East and North Africa, citing significant progress in recent years. “The cooperation between our two sides has been fruitful, and we are keen to deepen this partnership to make our joint projects a hallmark of success for both nations.

The Minister noted that the Ministry of Housing is providing all necessary support to ensure the success of joint ventures, while also exploring avenues for broader collaboration, particularly in Egypt’s industrial zones and new urban communities.

Source: Zawya