In a fiery 🔥 rebuttal to Western concerns, Egypt's former Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy dismissed worries about his country's growing partnership with China as "rather silly" in an exclusive interview with CGTN. 💬
"Some of our Western colleagues act like we're picking sides in a high school drama," Fahmy quipped, channeling global youth vibes. "We're looking to China because this serves our interest – it's that simple."
The seasoned diplomat highlighted how China's investments in Egypt – from the Suez Canal Economic Zone to renewable energy projects 💡 – align with Cairo's development goals. With 65% of Egypt's population under 35, the government prioritizes job creation and tech transfer 📈, areas where Chinese collaboration has been accelerating.
Fahmy's comments come as Global South nations increasingly adopt multi-alignment strategies. 🌐 "Sovereignty means making choices without external pressure," he emphasized, noting Egypt maintains strong ties with both Arab partners and Western allies.
This diplomatic flex 💪 reflects a broader trend: developing countries rejecting "with us or against us" mentalities in favor of pragmatic partnerships. As Fahmy put it: "Why shouldn't we work with everyone who respects our priorities?"
