Egypt announced in Cairo Monday that it will host the second Asia-Middle East Dialogue scheduled for April 5-6 in its Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Under the theme of "Partnership in Action towards a Better Future", the two-day meeting is expected to attract China, India, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore among other Asian countries, Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister Raouf Saad said.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit will attend the meeting, Saad added.
The Chinese embassy to Egypt has confirmed to Xinhua China's participation in the meeting.
Meanwhile, a forum for businessmen will be held on April 4 on the sidelines of the dialogue meeting, which was initiated by Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong to foster dialogue and mutual understanding, as well as strengthen cooperation between Asia and the Middle East.
The first dialogue was held in Singapore on June 21-22, 2005, under the theme of "Common Interests and Common Challenges".
