Egyptians visit the Art without Borders exhibition at the Gezira Art Center in Cairo, Egypt, Aug 15, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]

However, he said few Chinese art works exhibitions were held in Egypt as the two countries focused more on musical and cultural domains.

"Through this exhibition, we provide a chance to the Egyptian people to get closer to the Chinese fine art," he said, adding that "I believe that any relationship between two nations is based on mutual exchange, with the cultural exchange on top."

The counselor expressed appreciation of the Egyptian visitors who came in big numbers to have a close look at the Chinese arts, expressing hope that the Chinese people could soon visit an Egyptian art exhibition in China.