Egypt expresses condolences to India over plane crash
Basant Ahmed
Egypt expresses its sincere condolences to the friendly Republic of India for the victims of the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad Airport in western India on the morning of June 12, 2025, leaving a large number of casualties.
Egypt affirms its full solidarity with the Republic of India, its government and people, as they confront the consequences of this horrific incident, Egypt also offers its condolences to the families of the victims.
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