On December 13, 2016, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt over the terrorist attack on a church in Egypt on December 11, extending sincere condolences to President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, the bereaved families and the injured.

Xi Jinping stressed that China strongly condemns the terrorist attack and firmly opposes all forms of terrorism. China is willing to continue to firmly support Egypt's efforts in safeguarding its national security and stability as well as fighting against terrorism.