FM Receives High-Level Indian Parliamentary Delegation in Cairo

Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, received a high-level parliamentary delegation from India during their official visit to Cairo.

During the meeting, Abdelatty emphasized the importance of capitalizing on the momentum witnessed in Egypt-India relations over recent years and translating it into concrete actions to enhance cooperation across various fields.

He also highlighted the significance of activating the strategic partnership agreement between the two nations to serve the interests of their friendly peoples.

FM further stressed the importance of leveraging the delegation’s visit to Cairo to establish institutional parliamentary cooperation between Egypt and India and to explore new avenues for bilateral collaboration.

On a different note, Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s solidarity with India following the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025.

He referred to the phone call made by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the incident, as well as his own conversations with the Indian Foreign Minister, reflecting the depth of the bilateral relationship and Egypt’s unwavering humanitarian principles in opposing all forms of terrorism.

Abdelatty also voiced Egypt’s concern regarding the growing threat of terrorism, describing it as one of the most serious security challenges facing humanity.

He outlined Egypt’s comprehensive approach to combating terrorism and emphasized the country's accumulated experience in confronting severe waves of extremism over past decades.

Moreover, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for de-escalation between India and Pakistan to promote peace and stability in South Asia.

He noted Egypt’s deep concern over the developments in the region and welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the two countries, underscoring the importance of resolving outstanding disputes through dialogue and diplomatic channels.