President Hosni Mubarak and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will inaugurate on Sunday 8/11/2009 the third session of the forum of China-Africa cooperation (FOCAC). The Sharm el-Sheikh-hosted two-day forum will be attended by Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Nazif, the ministers of international cooperation, trade and industry and economy from 49 African states together with the Chinese side. The forum will also be attended by representatives of 1,000 Egyptian, Chinese and African companies working in several business sectors.

President Mubarak is due to give a speech at the inaugural session of the forum.

President Mubarak will have talks with the Chinese Premier on Saturday 7/11/2009. The Chinese Premier will also meet with Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Nazif to discuss ways of developing bilateral relations in the commercial and investment fields, encouraging the establishment of Chinese projects and increasing Chinese investments in Egypt.