Ex-Foreign Minister Hails Modi-Sisi Coordination
Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy has praised the growing cooperation between India and Egypt on counter-terrorism. Speaking during an interaction with a high-level Indian multi-party delegation in Cairo, Fahmy recalled Egypt's early push at the United Nations to define terrorism and urged that 'high-level positions must translate into concrete actions.' He hailed the leadership of PM Modi and President El-Sisi and proposed political exchanges between Egypt and India to deepen regional understanding. Fahmy added that Egypt would also send delegations across the political spectrum to India to reflect the ground realities of the Arab, Middle Eastern, and African regions. Lauding India's growing global influence, Fahmy said the Indian delegation represented 'the full voice of India' and signaled a powerful symbol of bilateral solidarity.#indiaegypt #modisisi #nabilfahmy #terrorismunitednations #indianforeignpolicy #egyptindiarelations #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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