Tianjin Mayor Zhang Gong met with Hany Rashad, governor of Egypt's Suez Governorate, in Tianjin on Nov 10 to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Zhang welcomed the delegation, noting that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt. He highlighted Tianjin's strengths in its port, industries, education, and research, and said the city is committed to promoting high-quality development and expanding high-level opening-up.

He expressed hope for deeper cooperation between Tianjin and Suez in smart port development, shipping and logistics, cultural tourism, and vocational education. He also called for accelerated expansion of the China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone to deliver more mutually beneficial results.

Rashad said Suez and Tianjin have maintained close ties, adding that the China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone, supported by the leaders of both countries, has become a model of China-Egypt cooperation. He expressed hope that the visit would present new opportunities for exchanges and practical collaboration.