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NEW DELHI, Oct 16 (KUNA) -- India and Egypt held on Thursday the first India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi to deepen bilateral relationship.
A statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs quoting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressing the first India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty in attendance that this meeting is a milestone in the ties between the two nations.
He added that cooperation in various domains have intensified since the elevation of the relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership in 2023.
"Our deliberations today provide an opportunity to take stock and set directions to realize the visions of our leaders," Jaishankar said.
Elaborating on the deepening India Egypt ties, Jaishankar said: "Our political contacts and coordination have been strong and sustained, including in the multilateral side. Our defence and security exchanges have grown. Trade and investment continues to be promising, and we will discuss how to take them forward."
He hinted at tapping possibilities in digital public infrastructure, fintech, pharma, space, startups, and green technologies.
Jaishankar also appreciated role of Egypt and the leadership of President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi in realizing the Gaza peace plan at Sharm-el-Sheikh Summit for Peace.
"We sincerely hope that the Summit and its understandings will pave the way for a better future. India will continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace in the region," he added.
He also reiterated India's support for a two-state solution and long standing development cooperation with Palestine.
Jaishankar also stated that India is committed to enhancing capacity building, human resource development and strengthening Palestinian institutions.
Pointing out to the shared commitment of India and Egypt to advance interests of the Global South, Jaishankar said: "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." (end)
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