The Foreign Minister delivers a written message from the President of the Republic to the Prime Minister of India
Under the directives of the President of the Republic, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, with Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister, on Friday, October 17, during his official visit to New Delhi.
Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Minister Abdel-Ati conveyed the greetings of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to the Indian Prime Minister and delivered a written message from His Excellency the President to the Prime Minister of India, which dealt with ways to develop bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between The two countries.
During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed pride in the remarkable development witnessed in bilateral relations between the two countries, which was embodied in the exchange of high-level visits, raising relations to the level of a strategic partnership, in addition to granting the President of the Republic the “Great Nile Necklace.” To the Indian Prime Minister in appreciation of his role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The Foreign Minister stressed the aspiration to hold the eighth session of the Egyptian-Indian Joint Committee during the first half of 2026, which Cairo will host, which will contribute to raising the level of joint cooperation in various fields.
The Foreign Minister also praised the launch of the first round of the strategic dialogue, He stressed the keenness to hold dialogue on a regular basis, alternating between the two countries, stressing the importance of exchanging visions on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation within the framework of the new mechanism, especially in the economic, trade and investment fields.
Minister Abdel-Aty also stressed interest in expanding cooperation with India in the fields of economy, trade and investment, and working to raise the volume of trade exchange to reach $12 billion over the next five years, reviewing the economic reforms that The Egyptian government implemented it in recent years, including monetary policy and a flexible exchange rate system, which contributed to improving the performance of the economy, raising Egypt’s credit rating, and enhancing the investment climate. Minister Abdel Aty stressed the importance of forming a businessmen council between the two countries, and establishing an Egyptian-Indian Chamber of Commerce, as well as holding a business forum during the Indian Minister’s upcoming visit to Egypt during the first quarter of next year, within the framework of revitalizing economic, trade and investment cooperation between Egypt and India.
The meeting also discussed ways of cooperation in the field of connectivity and international trade corridors with their various political and economic dimensions, especially in light of Egypt possesses advanced infrastructure that allows the connection between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, in addition to the pivotal role of the Suez Canal.
The official spokesman added that the Foreign Minister congratulated the Prime Minister of India on the occasion of her imminent assumption of the presidency of the BRICS group in 2026, expressing his aspiration to enhance cooperation with the countries of the group, especially in the economic, financial and monetary fields, in a way that achieves development and prosperity for the peoples of the countries. Members.
With regard to regional developments in the Middle East, the Minister of Foreign Affairs reviewed the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit held on October 13 and the efforts made by Egypt to reach an agreement to stop the war in Gaza in cooperation with the United States and regional partners, stressing the need for both parties to the agreement to commit to its implementation in order to consolidate the agreement and support stability in the region. In this context, he also discussed Egypt’s position on the security arrangements and governance in the Gaza Strip, the access to humanitarian and relief aid, and the early recovery and reconstruction conference that Egypt intends to host in November.
For his part, Narendra Modi asked the Indian Prime Minister to convey his greetings and appreciation to His Excellency the President of the Republic, stressing his country’s pride in the close friendship relationship with Egypt and the strategic partnership that brings together The two countries. The Prime Minister of India praised the tireless efforts undertaken by Egypt to support peace, security and stability in the Middle East, praising the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, which witnessed the signing of an agreement to stop the war in Gaza.
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