Chinese President Xi Jinping will embark on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan from August 30, attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. Following his stay in Kyrgyzstan, he will travel to Egypt for a trip that marks his first state visit to the country in a decade. In Bishkek, Xi is expected to discuss deepening cooperation and major international issues with fellow SCO member states, including Russia and Iran. During his time in Kyrgyzstan, he will hold discussions with President Sadyr Japarov and participate in various state events. Upon reaching Egypt, Xi will meet with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for talks focused on maintaining peace and stability in the region. The significance of this visit to Egypt cannot be understated, as it is set to bolster bilateral ties. The tour comes amid ongoing conflicts between Iran and the United States that have engulfed much of the Middle East and disrupted global oil flows. China's economic ties with the Middle East, its former top source of crude oil imports before the war, are substantial. This visit will be Xi's second overseas trip this year, following a visit to North Korea in June.