New Delhi : Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today before wrapping up his two-day visit to India. PM Modi meets Egyptian FM to discuss further diplomatic engagements.
“Pleased to receive Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Conveyed deep appreciation for my friend, President Sisi, for his crucial role in the Gaza Peace Agreement. India-Egypt Strategic Partnership continues to grow from strength to strength for the benefit of our people, our shared region, and humanity,” PM Modi posted on X after the meeting.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister extended his warm congratulations to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for Egypt’s crucial role in the Gaza Peace Agreement and expressed hope that it would lead to lasting peace in the region. PM Modi meets Egyptian FM often to reinforce strategic ties.
Gaza Peace and Strengthened Strategic Ties on the Agenda
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Foreign Minister Abdelatty briefed PM Modi on the first India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue being held during his visit. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the progress achieved in various areas of bilateral cooperation, including trade, technology, energy, defence, and people-to-people ties. PM Modi meets Egyptian FM Abdelatty to enhance these collaborations further.
Abdelatty, on his first visit to India as Foreign Minister, held the First India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue alongside External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday evening.
India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue Marks a New Milestone
During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar emphasized that India and Egypt share a commitment to the progress of the Global South and the strengthening of independence and freedom of choice for nations in world affairs.
“India and Egypt share a commitment to the progress of the Global South and the strengthening of independence and freedom of choice of nations in world affairs. This solidarity will surely guide our discussions today,” EAM Jaishankar said in his opening remarks at the dialogue.
Expanding Cooperation Beyond Trade and Defence
EAM Jaishankar highlighted that the first India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue marks a milestone in bilateral relations. Both nations have strengthened their cooperation since they elevated the partnership to a Strategic Partnership in 2023.
“Our political coordination has been strong and sustained, including in multilateral engagements. Our defence and security exchanges have grown, and trade and investment remain promising. We can also explore opportunities in digital public infrastructure, fintech, pharma, space, startups, and green technologies,” Jaishankar said.
“As befitting two old civilizations, cultural and people-to-people exchanges also occupy an important place in our ties,” he added.
Egypt’s Role in Global South and Regional Stability
Jaishankar further expressed appreciation for Egypt’s assistance in evacuating Indian nationals from the region in June 2025, as well as Cairo’s solidarity after the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
“I would like to place on record our deep appreciation for the solidarity that your Government and you personally displayed in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Prime Minister Modi and President Sisi spoke to each other at that time. We also noted the warm welcome you accorded to the multi-party parliamentary delegation that visited Egypt after that,” he said.
