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Daily News Egypt
13-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Indian business delegation to visit Egypt in June: Acting ambassador
Acting Ambassador of India in Cairo, C. Sushma, announced that a delegation from the Indian business community will visit Egypt in June, emphasizing that Indian companies see Egypt as a strategic investment destination due to its geographic location and extensive network of export agreements with global markets. Speaking at a press conference, Sushma revealed that two Indian companies had already visited Egypt on Sunday to explore opportunities for establishing factories. Discussions centered on cooperation in the rock phosphate sector, with a focus on local manufacturing in Egypt to replace current imports of the raw material. She highlighted that Egypt-India relations were elevated to the level of a strategic partnership in 2023, marked by reciprocal visits from the leaders of both countries. 'Indian investments in Egypt have reached $4bn, and we aim to increase that to $12bn in the coming years,' she said. Sushma also noted that political dialogue between the two countries continued into 2024, with high-level meetings taking place on the sidelines of the BRICS and G20 summits. She stated that there is growing interest in cooperation in the digital technology sector and that more collaborative ventures between Egypt and India are expected in the near future. Outlining current economic ties, Sushma explained that trade between the two countries reached approximately $4bn in the 2021–2022 fiscal year, with ambitions to triple this figure to $12bn. Ongoing negotiations are also underway to expand cooperation in agriculture and food security. India is a major exporter of rice to Egypt and imports phosphate in return. The two countries are now working toward the establishment of a joint phosphate production plant in Egypt to further support the agricultural sector. The Acting Ambassador also disclosed that plans are in motion to create an Indian industrial zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). She identified key sectors for cooperation, including automotives, railways, and pharmaceuticals. Discussions on these topics, as well as the proposed industrial zone, will be held with officials from the SCZone and Egypt's Minister of Trade and Industry in the near future. Sushma reiterated that Indian companies are increasingly drawn to Egypt because of its strategic geographic position and the multitude of trade agreements it holds with countries in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. She also revealed that Egypt's newly appointed Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, is expected to visit India soon for meetings with his Indian counterpart and other senior officials. In closing, Sushma emphasized that relations between Egypt and India have firmly reached a strategic level. She confirmed that India's new ambassador to Egypt will arrive in Cairo within days to officially assume his duties. She recalled that in 2023, bilateral ties reached new heights when President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi visited New Delhi in January, followed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first official visit to Cairo in June. During Modi's visit, both sides formally agreed to upgrade their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
High-level Indian delegation visits Cairo to boost India-Egypt defence ties
Cairo: A high-level delegation led by Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar is visiting Cairo to further strengthen the bilateral defence industrial collaboration between India and Egypt. The touring members also include senior officials and the Chairman and Managing Directors of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited. During their visit, the delegation held several meetings and productive discussions with Egyptian Defence Authorities such as the Air Defence Chief for Armament, the Chairman Arab Organisation for Industrialisation, and the Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Air Force. C. Sushma, the Charge d'Affaires at the Embassy of India in Cairo, and Defence Attache Group Captain Perminder Antil also joined the discussions along with Eng Emeil Helmy Elyes, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at the National Authority for Military Production and Managing Director of Egypt which focused on building closer defence ties between both nations. "Egyptian side appreciated the briefing on the significant advances in India's Defence manufacturing Industry, with special focus on reliability, affordability and high quality of India's Defence Products. Both sides committed to closer collaboration on various aspects of defence industrial collaboration. This is yet another demonstration of close and growing defence related exchanges between India and Egypt," the Embassy of India in Cairo posted on X. Egypt and India enjoy cordial defence relations. After a brief hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, numerous defence delegations - including aircraft and naval ship transits - have visited Egypt since June 2021. During his visit to Egypt in September 2022, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and held bilateral discussions with former Egyptian Minister of Defence Mohamed Zaki. An agreement on defence cooperation was also signed during the visit, which remains a milestone in bilateral ties. The first ever IAF-EAF Joint Tactical Air Exercise, 'Desert Warrior', was held in Cairo in October 2021. For the first time, an Indian Air Force contingent with three Su-30MKI and two C-17s also participated in the Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) of the Egyptian Air Force held in June-July 2022. In May 2023, the Indian and Egyptian Air Forces conducted a joint exercise at an Egyptian airbase, aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two countries. India also participated for the first time in the multilateral tri-service exercise 'Bright Star-2023' led by US CENTCOM and the Egyptian Army, held in August 2023. A bilateral air force exercise with four Rafale aircraft of IAF took place in June 2024 in Egypt. The IAF-EAF also participated in the 8th Tactical Leadership Programme in 2024 at Cairo West Airbase, Egypt. The Egyptian Navy participated in the Multilateral Indian Naval Exercise MILAN-2024 in February 2024. The third edition of 'Exercise Cyclone', a joint exercise between Special Forces of India and Egypt, was held in February 2025. The Egyptian delegation also participated in Aero-India 2025 in February 2025. Egypt continues to be a major transit hub for Indian aircrafts and naval vessels enroute/returning from overhauls as well as military exercises in the European region and Atlantic. In the past few years, a number of Indian Air Force aircraft and Indian Navy ships have visited or transited through Egypt.
Daily News Egypt
01-03-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
India, Egypt celebrate 60 years of technical cooperation on ITEC Day
The Embassy of India in Cairo hosted ITEC Day to mark the 60th anniversary of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme. The event, held on Sunday, brought together Egyptian officials, alumni, and partners to celebrate the programme's achievements in capacity-building and technical assistance. A flagship initiative of the Government of India, ITEC has played a pivotal role in supporting developing country partners through education and training. Each year, it offers 200 fully funded scholarships for Egyptian nationals, providing access to 54 prestigious institutes across India and covering 280 disciplines. These scholarships, financed by India's Ministry of External Affairs, offer training in fields such as Information Technology, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), public administration, election management, entrepreneurship, rural development, medical care, renewable energy, and more. Additionally, specialized training for defence personnel is available at esteemed institutions, including the National Defence College and the Defence Services Staff College. During the event, Charge d'Affaires C. Sushma expressed her gratitude for the support received from Egypt's Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, which has been instrumental in the programme's success. She reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to strengthening Egypt's capacity-building initiatives. In a special video message, Minister Rania Al Mashat highlighted the shared values between India and Egypt in advancing South-South cooperation. She acknowledged ITEC's integral role in the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership, emphasizing that more than 1,500 Egyptians have benefitted from these demand-driven training programmes. The celebration also featured testimonials from Egyptian alumni of ITEC, CV Raman Scholarships, and other training initiatives. They shared personal experiences of their time in India, reflecting on how the programme had positively shaped their professional and personal growth. ITEC Day continues to serve as a platform for deepening the longstanding friendship between India and Egypt. As both nations work towards a Strategic Partnership, India remains committed to fostering collaboration through knowledge exchange, mutual respect, and a shared vision for sustainable development.
See - Sada Elbalad
25-02-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
India Celebrates 60 Years of ITEC Programme in Egypt
The 60th anniversary of Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme was celebrated by the Embassy of India, Cairo by hosting 'ITEC Day' on Sunday, 23 February 2025. ITEC is a flagship cooperation programme of Government of India for extending technical assistance and enhancing capacity-building of its developing country partners. Under the ITEC programme, 200 slots are available every year for Egyptian nationals to undertake training in 54 Institutes of India offering courses in 280 disciplines. These scholarships are fully financed by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The courses offered under this scholarship are under diverse areas ranging from IT, SMEs, public administration, audit and accounting, election management, entrepreneurship, rural development, parliamentary affairs, medical care, and renewable energy. Special training in fields like security, defence, counter insurgency etc., for defence personnel are offered by prestigious institutes in India like National Defence College and Defence Service Staff College. Charge d' affaires Ms. C. Sushma expressed her deep appreciation for the support of the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation in the successful implementation of the ITEC Programme in Egypt. She reaffirmed India's commitment to capacity building. Honourable Minister for Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Dr Rania Al Mashat highlighted the alignment in values of India and Egypt for South-South cooperation in a special video message. She also highlighted the role played by ITEC in the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership. She expressed appreciation for the training of more than 1500 Egyptians in India in these demand-driven and response-oriented training programmes. During the event, Egyptian alumni of ITEC, CV Raman Scholarships and other training programmes in India participated and shared their training experiences in India. 'ITEC Day' serves as a platform to bring together Egyptian friends to reminisce and share their learning experiences in India and to further strengthen the close bonds of friendship between the people of India and Egypt. India is committed to fostering a Strategic Partnership with Egypt, built on the pillars of shared history, mutual respect, capacity building and a vision for a prosperous and sustainable future. Celebration of 'ITEC Day' by Embassy of India, Cairo Celebration of 'ITEC Day' by Embassy of India, Cairo Celebration of 'ITEC Day' by Embassy of India, Cairo Celebration of 'ITEC Day' by Embassy of India, Cairo
See - Sada Elbalad
30-01-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Indian Embassy in Egypt Celebrates 76th Republic Day of India
Embassy of India, Cairo celebrated 76th Republic Day of India on 26th January, 2025 to mark the adoption of the Constitution in the year 1950. The day holds its importance in establishment of democratic values and freedom from the British made laws. On this auspicious occasion, the celebrations started in the morning with great zeal and patriotic fervor with unfurling the Tiranga (national flag) at India House by the Charge d' Affairs, Mrs. C. Sushma in the presence of the members of Indian community and friends of India in Egypt. She shared the excerpts of the address by the President of India on the eve of the Republic Day, highlighting India's remarkable progress, resilience and steadfast commitment to the values enshrined in Indian constitution. Cd'A also expressed her views and sentiments on the day of pride for every Indian as was visible in the enthusiasm of the gathering. The winners of the 'Bharat ko Janiye quiz' - initiative to inspire the diaspora and friends of India to engage closely with India - were also facilitated during the event. An unique effort was made to underscore India's commitment for sustainability in every aspect of life under the LiFE campaign by distributing the pin flags having hidden seeds with printed instruction to plant it after use, bringing everyone's attention towards 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' (one tree in the honor of mother) which is successfully approaching plantation of 1400 trees for a greener future. The vibrant cultural performances of Kuchipudi and patriotic songs, infused energy into the event and were performed by the members of the community - showcasing India's rich heritage and their connect with Indian roots. The children of the Embassy official also presented a beautiful medley dance performance on patriotic songs. The event concluded with flavors of Indian cuisine making it a memorable day for all present. The celebrations extended till the evening with a gala reception organised in the ballroom of Sofitel Hotel, Zamalek to celebrate this historic day. Charge d' Affairs, Mrs. C. Sushma welcomed the Chief Guest, H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, who was representing Prime Minister of Egypt, other dignitaries of Government of Egypt, esteemed representatives of International Organizations, representatives of Indian companies, distinguished members of Indian Community and diplomatic corps, who graced the event by their presence. In her speech, Mrs. C. Sushma while conveying deep appreciation to the Govt of Egypt for the best wishes on the significant occasion, she also mentioned the immense potential for stronger ties across various pillars of engagement between India and Egypt. She expressed her satisfaction at the momentum of the bilateral relations, culminating into Strategic Partnership sparking new energy into the engagements across the various sectors. While wishing Indian community on Republic Day, H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat highlighted the civilizational linkages and shared historical experiences between the two nations. He also mentioned deepening collaboration in IT and digital technologies apart from various avenues for closer ties. He referred to significant growth in bilateral trade and Indian investment in various sectors in Egypt. He concluded his speech with lines from a poem by Ahmed Shawki, honoring Gandhi, India and its legacy, illustrating the deep cultural connections between the two nations. The event culminated into the mesmerizing cultural performances by the students of the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture showcasing rich tapestry of Indian art and culture. The show stopper performance of a patriotic song by Ms Kariman, the Egyptian young woman, relected the essence of India's diverse heritage as well as vibrant cultural exchanges between India and Egypt.
