The 14th
round of political consultations between Egypt and India was held at the
headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the level of assistant
foreign ministers.
The Egyptian
delegation was headed by Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Amr
Hamza, while the Indian side was led by Indian Assistant Foreign Minister Neena
Malhotra.
The consultations
tackled means to strengthen bilateral relations in the political, economic,
cultural, and technical fields, within the framework of the strategic
partnership between the two countries.
The talks reflected
the growing momentum in Egyptian-Indian relations in recent years, driven by
intensified high-level visits and ongoing coordination between the two sides.
Both sides expressed
their commitment to further advancing bilateral ties, particularly through
thorough preparations for the eighth session of the Egyptian-Indian Joint
Committee.
They also stressed
the importance of enhancing interaction between the business communities of
both countries and exploring opportunities for industrial and investment
cooperation, including in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
They noted that such
efforts would help increase trade volumes in the coming years and facilitate
trade and joint investment.
The two sides also
stressed the importance of continuing coordination and consultations on
regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Source: The Egyptian Gazette