As Chinese Premier Li Qiang begins his official visit to Egypt on Wednesday, Egyptian government officials are keenly anticipating greater cooperation and stronger ties between China and the Middle East country both within BRICS and other multilateral frameworks, as both countries pursue modernization in a complex international environment. Premier Li landed in Cairo on Wednesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly. He is scheduled to have in-depth exchanges of views with Egyptian leaders on developing bilateral relations, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, and other issues of common concern. Prior to his arrival, Li attended this year's 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from Saturday to Tuesday. At this year's summit, leaders from China and Egypt, along with those from other full member states of BRICS and partner countries of the cooperation mechanism, emphasized strengthening multilateralism, reforming global governance, and empowering the Global South through deeper cooperation, expanded membership, and opposition to unilateralism and protectionism. Ambassador Salah Halima, who served as former Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister, said China is a major player in the BRICS organization who has continued to build strategic and mutually beneficial partnership with each of the other members, including Egypt. Halima sees BRICS as an inclusive international platform that will continue to expand and play an increasing role in strengthening the voice of Global South countries on the global stage. He also said that the aspiring countries will benefit from their respective bilateral cooperation with China and other BRICS countries. Diaa Helmy, a member of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs, highlighted the importance of the Chinese premier's visit, saying that it will help enhance the bilateral economic partnership and hopefully, lead to a road map for the two sides to jointly meet global challenges. Shotlist: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - July 6, 2025: 1. Aerial shot of venue for 17th BRICS Summit; 2. BRICS sign; 3. Motorcade arriving at venue; Cairo, Egypt - Recent 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ambassador Salah Halima, former Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister: "The relations between China and other BRICS member states are growing and strengthening, taking the form of a relationship based on a strategic partnership."; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - July 2025 5. Various of roadside signs bearing messages of greeting in different languages; Cairo, Egypt - Recent 6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ambassador Salah Halima, former Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister: "There is a long list of countries that are keen to join this group, because they have the potential, opportunities and prospects through which, through cooperation between the two sides and [through cooperation with other] member countries, they can improve their own economies and achieve progress, development and modernization in all fields that these countries need in areas related to sustainable development."; FILE: Suez Governorate, Egypt - 2023 7. Aerial shot of city view; 8. National flags of China, Egypt in front of building of Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone; 9. Various of containers, cargo ships sailing; Cairo, Egypt - Recent 10. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Diaa Helmy, member, Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs (partially overlaid with shot 11): "This visit and meeting with Egyptian officials open up new horizons for cooperation and the prospects for Egyptian-Chinese cooperation are unlimited. They represent significant and very positive opportunities for the Egyptian economy and the Chinese economy. And Egypt is a major gateway to Africa, a real and serious gateway, and it seeks to localize its industry. The premier of the State Council comes to share ideas and experiences with Egypt, and then we plan a road map together in light of all the global challenges."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 11. National flags of China, Egypt; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Cairo, Egypt - Date Unknown 12. Aerial shot of city view; FILE: Cairo, Egypt - Date Unknown 13. Aerial shot of city view. [Restritction - No access Chinese mainland]