According to the ministry, discussions also included proposals to renew and expand cooperation with Indian research and policy institutions. These would cover the development of national and international environmental policies, the safe management of electronic and medical waste, and waste-to-energy solutions. Awad reaffirmed Egypt’s interest in deepening cooperation with India on environmental governance, climate action, and new and renewable energy, particularly green hydrogen and green ammonia. For his part, Singh welcomed enhanced cooperation with Egypt, praising Awad’s oversight of both the environment and local development portfolios. The meeting underscored the growing scope of environmental cooperation between Egypt and India, as both countries seek to align climate action with sustainable development and economic growth.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 18, 2026 19:35 UTC