25 Egyptian Deputy Governors to Visit India for Good Governance Capacity-Building Programme

Twenty-five Egyptian deputy governors representing all 25 governorates are set to visit India from November 15 to 22, 2026, to participate in a specialised capacity-building programme on good governance, under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme.

The visit aims to strengthen the exchange of expertise and best practices in governance between India and Egypt, while further advancing the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Capacity-building and cooperation in training are key pillars of the India-Egypt strategic partnership, led by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As two major developing economies with shared priorities in economic modernisation, infrastructure development and human resource development, India and Egypt have significant opportunities to benefit from exchanging experiences and best practices in public administration and governance.

The Egyptian delegation will attend a specialised week-long programme organised by India's National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in New Delhi. The programme is fully funded by the Government of India under the ITEC initiative, through which Egyptian officials regularly participate in specialised training courses offered by leading Indian institutions.

Ahead of the visit, Indian Ambassador to Egypt Suresh K. Reddy met with the 25 Egyptian deputy governors to discuss the importance of strengthening the exchange of governance expertise between the two countries.

During the meeting, Ambassador Reddy highlighted the longstanding civilisational ties between India and Egypt, noting that both countries share large populations, similar development aspirations and a number of common challenges.

He pointed to shared priorities in addressing rapid urbanisation, creating employment opportunities for young people, improving public services, accelerating digital transformation and ensuring inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

The ambassador also underlined that India's experience in addressing these challenges through technology, institutional reforms and innovative governance solutions offers valuable opportunities for mutual learning and cooperation. He emphasised the important role of regional and local administrations in translating national development priorities into tangible improvements in citizens' lives.

The programme will introduce participants to India's experience in several key areas, including digital transformation, e-governance, urban development, administrative reforms and sustainable development.

Its agenda will cover a wide range of topics, including digital public infrastructure, anti-corruption strategies, transparency in public procurement, agricultural innovation, healthcare system development, youth skills development and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Participants will also explore major Indian initiatives in digital governance and public administration, highlighting how technology and institutional innovation can enhance the efficiency, transparency and accessibility of public services, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

As part of the programme, the delegation will visit a number of leading Indian institutions, including the National Health Authority, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, National Small Industries Corporation and the Election Commission of India.

These visits will provide the Egyptian officials with opportunities to engage directly with Indian experts and gain first-hand insights into practical models and applications in governance and development.

ITEC: A platform for India-Egypt cooperation

The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme is one of the flagship initiatives of India's Ministry of External Affairs. It aims to provide specialised training opportunities for officials from partner countries, sharing India's development experience and institutional expertise.

Egypt holds a prominent position among India's ITEC partner countries, with more than 1,600 Egyptian officials having benefited from training programmes in India.

Beyond professional training, ITEC serves as an important platform for exchanging development expertise, strengthening mutual understanding and deepening institutional and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

The upcoming visit is expected to give fresh impetus to India-Egypt cooperation in good governance, digital transformation and improving the delivery of public services, while opening new avenues for sustained engagement between institutions and officials on both sides.

The Embassy of India in Cairo is coordinating the visit in cooperation with Egypt's Ministry of Local Development and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.