Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Badr Abdelatty, and the Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, underscored their mutual commitment to enhancing the bilateral relationship between their two nations. Minister Abdelatty praised the robust bilateral relations between Egypt and India and affirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening cooperation across various fields of mutual interest. Ambassador Abu Zeid further stated that the ministers discussed several high-level meetings between President Al-Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which have elevated Egypt-India relations to a “strategic partnership.” This partnership reflects a strong alignment in political positions and developmental priorities. The ministers also noted the launch of a direct flight route by EgyptAir between Cairo and New Delhi, signalling increased joint cooperation. Abu Zeid concluded by mentioning that Minister Abdelatty expressed his enthusiasm for participating in the Foreign Ministers’ session at the upcoming Virtual South Summit later this month.

Source: Daily News Egypt August 03, 2024 16:37 UTC