Egyptian PM to deliver Egypt's address to FOCAC summit Saturday

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail will deliver Egypt's address to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit on Saturday.

The summit, to be chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping, will discuss the FOCAC's action plan over the period from 2016 to 2018, as well as the Johannesburg Declaration.

In his speech, Ismail will stress the importance of cooperation between China and African countries.

He will tackle efforts exerted by the Egyptian government to lure businessmen to pump investments in Egypt.

Ismail will participate in two other gatherings, one of them will be chaired by South Africa's President Jacob Zuma.

Ismail is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi later in the day.

During the meeting, Ismail will convey President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's best regards to the Chinese leader and will brief him on efforts exerted to attract foreign investors.

Sources: MENA