Cairo (Egypt): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday began his visit to Egypt in the capital city of Cairo where he met eminent personalities in the field of foreign policy. Dr Jaishankar is on a two-day official trip to Egypt for his first bilateral visit scheduled to take place on October 15-16.
Following the meeting with the dignitaries on Saturday, Dr Jaishankar thanked them for their support and for relationship and insights into regional and global politics.
The minister tweeted,”A great start to my visit to Cairo. Met eminent personalities in the field of foreign policy. Thank them for their support for our relationship and insights into regional and global politics.”
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A great start to my visit to Cairo. Met eminent personalities in the field of foreign policy.
---Advertisement---Thank them for their support for our relationship and insights into regional and global politics. pic.twitter.com/o7P1bAcxmw
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrSJaishankar) October 15, 2022
The minister will discuss a range of bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry during the visit.
Dr Jaishankar will interact with the Indian community-based in Egypt, including students, and address a gathering of the Egyptian and Indian business community.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India and Egypt traditionally enjoy warm and friendly relations underpinned by historical and cultural linkages in his press statement.
Establishment of diplomatic relations
It is noted that Egypt has been invited as a ‘Guest Country’ during India’s Presidency of G-20 in 2022-23. Both countries are celebrating 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
India – Egypt bilateral trade touched a record high at USD 7.26 billion during FY 2021-22. Egypt has been one of India’s largest trading partners in Africa and the promotion of bilateral trade, commerce and investments will be one of the focus areas during the visit.
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Indian investment in Egypt
Indian investment in Egypt exceeds USD 3.15 billion. Over 50 Indian companies are actively present in Egypt in a range of sectors like manufacturing, chemicals, energy, infrastructure, retail, etc.
Dr Jaishankar’s current visit provides an opportunity to review the entire gamut of our bilateral and multilateral relations and to exchange views with the Egyptian leadership covering a whole range of issues of mutual interest, according to MEA.
The visit provides an opportunity to deepen cooperation and explore new initiatives in the bilateral partnership.
