Cairo: Means of further deepening cooperation in tourism with China were at the core of discussions held today, between Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, and Lui Duo, Vice Mayor of Shanghai, and an accompanying delegation. The meeting was held at the ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Fathy emphasized the longstanding and profound ties between the two nations, whose ancient civilizations are bonded by a rich history and a commitment to a dynamic future partnership. The two sides engaged in a dialogue focused on prospects for collaboration in areas such as museums, professional training, archaeological excavation, scientific research, and exchange of expertise.

The Chinese delegation expressed eagerness to increase the number of Chinese-led archaeological missions operating in Egypt. They referenced the newly launched joint archaeological mission between the ministry's Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Shanghai National Museum at the Sekhmet Temple in Mit Rahina.

Existing collaborations were underscored, including joint missions at the Temple of Montu in Karnak and a digital documentation project led by Shanghai University of Science and Technology in Saqqara. Lui Duo expressed gratitude for the hospitality shown to her and the delegation during their visit, particularly at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Giza Pyramids. She also reviewed the remarkable results of the exhibition 'On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilisation of Ancient Egypt,' which is currently running at the Shanghai National Museum.