Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in New Delhi on October 17, 2025, praising President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s pivotal role in securing the Gaza Peace Agreement. The meeting, part of Abdelatty’s two-day visit for the inaugural India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue, underscored the strengthening of bilateral ties aimed at fostering regional stability and mutual prosperity. Modi, in a post on X, expressed, “Pleased to receive the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr Badr Abdelatty. Conveyed deep appreciation for my friend, President Sisi, for his crucial role in the Gaza Peace Agreement.” The dialogue reflects India’s growing diplomatic engagement in the Middle East, particularly amid efforts to stabilise conflict zones.
The Gaza Peace Agreement, brokered in September 2025 under Egypt’s mediation alongside U.S. and Qatari efforts, has established a fragile 60-day ceasefire, facilitating hostage exchanges and humanitarian aid corridors in Gaza. Egypt’s strategic position, sharing a border with Gaza, has been instrumental in these talks, earning accolades from Modi, who has consistently backed a two-state solution. India’s humanitarian contributions, exceeding $100 million to Gaza since October 2023, align with its balanced approach—maintaining ties with Israel while advocating for Palestinian welfare. Abdelatty’s visit, as noted by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, provides a platform to review the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership, established in 2015, and discuss pressing regional and global issues, including Red Sea security and counter-terrorism cooperation.
Beyond the Modi meeting, Abdelatty’s itinerary includes talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, focusing on deepening economic and strategic collaboration. Bilateral trade, which soared 40% to over $7 billion in 2024, is driven by Egyptian LNG exports and Indian investments in Suez Canal projects. The strategic partnership, elevated during Modi’s 2023 Cairo visit—where he received Egypt’s highest honour, the Order of the Nile—has spurred cooperation in defence, renewable energy, and connectivity via the North-South Corridor. These engagements are critical as India seeks to secure energy routes and expand its African outreach through Egypt, a gateway to the continent amid global supply chain realignments post-Ukraine war.
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The India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue, a first of its kind, signals both nations’ intent to institutionalise high-level exchanges. With Abdelatty’s visit coinciding with India’s G20 presidency preparations, discussions may shape India’s stance on Middle East peace at upcoming global forums. The partnership, rooted in shared civilisational ties and non-aligned histories, positions India and Egypt as pivotal players in fostering inclusive growth and conflict resolution. As Abdelatty’s visit progresses, outcomes are expected to reinforce bilateral commitments, potentially influencing regional dynamics and India’s role as a voice for the Global South.
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