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India-Egypt Boost Strategic Ties: MoS Singh Meets Egyptian Ministers

Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh held talks with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to strengthen the strategic partnership across multiple sectors. The discussions covered enhancing collaboration in pharmaceuticals, trade, investment, technology, and tourism, alongside planning for the forthcoming India-Arab Foreign Ministerial Meeting. Singh also met Egypt's Minister of Local Development & Environment, Dr. Manal Awad, focusing on sustainable development, climate financing, and renewable energy cooperation. This engagement continues the momentum from the inaugural India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue co-chaired by EAM S Jaishankar in October 2025.

Key Points: India, Egypt Strengthen Strategic Partnership in Key Talks

  • Strategic Partnership talks
  • Focus on pharma & healthcare collaboration
  • Cooperation in renewable energy & climate
  • Upcoming India-Arab Ministerial Meeting
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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh meets Egyptian ministers to boost collaboration in trade, pharma, renewable energy, and climate action.

"Pleased to meet H.E. Badr Abdelatty... held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening Strategic Partnership. - MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh"

New Delhi, January 16

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and held wide-ranging discussions aimed at further strengthening the Strategic Partnership.

"Pleased to meet H.E. Badr Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of Egypt, and held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening - Strategic Partnership. Discussions also covered forthcoming India-Arab Foreign Ministerial Meeting, strengthening of India-Egypt collaboration in pharmaceuticals & healthcare, trade, investments, technology & tourism," MoS Singh posted on X.

MoS Singh also met the Minister of Local Development & Environment.

"Had an engaging meeting with H. E. Dr.Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development & Environment.Discussions focused on strengthening - bilateral collaboration in areas of sustainable development, climate financing, cooperation in renewable energy& green transition including the cooperation in multilateral fora," The Minister added on X.

Held productive conversation in the domains of Rural Development, Waste Management, Plastic Recycling& management practices, energy generation, agriculture & irrigation practices, he added in his post.

In October 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the inaugural India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with his Egyptian counterpart, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, marking a new phase in the deepening partnership between the two nations.

India and Egypt, two of the world's oldest civilisations, have enjoyed a history of close contact from ancient times.

The joint announcement of the establishment of diplomatic relations at the Ambassadorial level was made on 18 August 1947. Both countries have cooperated closely in multilateral fora and were the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1961.

Since the 1980's, there have been regular high-level bilateral visits between India and Egypt.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Ancient civilizations, modern partnerships. This is the kind of diplomacy we need. Hope the collaboration on waste management and plastic recycling leads to some tangible projects that both countries can benefit from.
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Aman W
While the talks sound positive, I hope these discussions translate into real benefits for the common people, especially in trade. Easier visas for tourism would be a great start!
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Sarah B
The emphasis on climate financing and green transition is crucial. As two countries facing significant climate challenges, India and Egypt collaborating on sustainable solutions can set an example for the Global South.
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Vikram M
Strong ties with Egypt are strategically important. They are a key gateway to Africa and the Arab world. More investment and technology transfer will be a win-win for both economies.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I read these reports often. I wish there was more transparency on the specific outcomes and timelines. "Wide-ranging discussions" is a bit vague. What are the concrete next steps for the healthcare collaboration?

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