Within the framework of continuous cooperation between Ain Shams University, Prof. Dr. Mahmoud El-Metini and the Chinese People's University. Prof. Dr. Nazmi Abdel Hamid Vice President of Ain Shams University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Prof. Dr. Abdel Nasser Sengab, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, Prof. Dr. Abdel Fattah Saud, Vice President for Education and Students, Prof. Dr. Abdel Wahab Ezzat, former President of the University and Chairman of the Center for Research and Studies of the Silk Road at Ain Shams University met to discuss cooperation.

The meeting came with the aim of strengthening cooperation between the two sides, especially in light of Egypt's presence as the main gateway of Africa within the countries of the Belt and Road Initiative sponsored by the People's Republic of China, as well as the inauguration of the first Silk Road Studies and Research Center at the level of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Middle East and Africa within Egypt. Center located in Russia.

The two sides agreed on the importance of benefiting from the economic, financial and administrative expertise and exchanging them.

The two sides also agreed to hold an annual conference of all concerned experts, as well as increasing opportunities for scholarships and scholarships to create a new generation capable of boosting the economy of both countries.