Egypt and India reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing their Strategic Partnership during the 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi. The high-level discussions were co-chaired by Ambassador Ahmed Shaheen, Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, and Shri Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (CPV & OIA) from the Indian side.
The consultations reviewed the full spectrum of Egypt-India bilateral relations, emphasizing Egypt’s pivotal role in fostering deeper political, economic, and socio-cultural ties with India. The talks underscored Egypt’s focus on leveraging its historic and civilizational ties with India to strengthen collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
A key feature of the dialogue was Egypt’s proactive engagement on regional and global issues. Both nations exchanged perspectives on critical developments, with Egypt emphasizing its vision for stronger multilateral cooperation to address international challenges. The discussions further highlighted Egypt’s commitment to promoting regional stability and fostering sustainable economic growth through strategic alliances like the one shared with India.
The enduring partnership between Egypt and India is anchored in warm, friendly relations that span centuries, with robust cooperation across multilateral platforms. This latest round of consultations is expected to catalyze future collaboration, unlocking opportunities for Egypt to enhance its regional and global influence while deepening its ties with India.
It was agreed that the next round of Foreign Office Consultations will be held in Egypt at a mutually convenient date, underscoring the growing importance of Egypt’s role in steering the partnership forward.