In an effort to strengthen international relations and address regional issues, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking his first state visit to the country in a decade. The summit, attended by member states including Russia and Iran, will focus on deepening cooperation and addressing major international and regional issues. Following his stay in Kyrgyzstan, Xi is scheduled to travel to Egypt from August 30 to September 3, where he will meet with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss maintaining peace and stability in the region. This state visit, Xi's first to Egypt in a decade, carries significant weight for the development of bilateral ties between the two nations. The tour comes at a time when tensions remain high between Iran and the United States, with their conflict spilling over across the Middle East and disrupting global oil flows. China, with substantial economic ties to the Middle East, will likely seek to navigate these geopolitical challenges during Xi's overseas journey. This visit to Egypt will be Xi's second overseas trip this year, following his visit to North Korea in June.