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India and Egypt

Country guide in 5 articles, about 16 minutes of reading

Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief on India and Egypt (April 2026). Figures and events are as the brief gives them at that date. Contact details come from the verified MEA register and are shown live.

  1. Relations

    India and Egypt: diplomatic relations and milestones

    The historical background of India-Egypt ties, diplomatic relations since 1947, the 2023 Strategic Partnership, leaders' visits, ministerial contacts and dialogue mechanisms.

    4 min read · Published 28 September 2026

  2. Trade and investment

    Trade and investment between India and Egypt

    Trade figures for India and Egypt, the 1978 Bilateral Trade Agreement, the JTC and JBC mechanisms, Indian investment in Egypt, recent business MoUs and Egyptian investment in India.

    3 min read · Published 28 September 2026

  3. Development and cooperation

    India and Egypt: development partnership and cooperation

    India's grant projects and training for Egypt, defence cooperation and exercises, and the Joint Working Groups on counter-terrorism, health, energy, agriculture and science.

    4 min read · Published 28 September 2026

  4. Culture, education and community

    Culture, education and the Indian community in Egypt

    Shared cultural symbols, the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture in Cairo, festivals and competitions, yoga, and school and university outreach in Egypt.

    3 min read · Published 28 September 2026

  5. Practical guide

    Egypt in India: embassy, consulates and how to get help

    Contact details for the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in New Delhi and its consulate in Mumbai, the national day, and the flight and tourism facts in the MEA brief.

    2 min read · Published 28 September 2026

Source. MEA bilateral brief: India and Egypt, April 2026. Diplo is independent and is not affiliated with any government. Suggest a correction.

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