Chinese President Xi Jinping used the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to set out an ambitious vision for the bloc’s next phase, calling for deeper economic integration, stronger industrial and supply-chain cooperation, and greater coordination among emerging economies and countries of the Global South.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the talks focusing on strengthening the India-Egypt strategic partnership and expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
Indonesia used the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to underline its growing role in the Global South, with President Prabowo Subianto calling for stronger multilateral cooperation, greater economic resilience and closer coordination among developing nations.
From connectivity and trade to critical minerals, security and diplomacy, Narendra Modi’s Central Asian engagement reflects India’s effort to deepen its role in a strategically important Eurasian region while working alongside major powers, including China and Russia.
China and Egypt are entering a new phase of strategic cooperation as President Xi Jinping’s Cairo visit marks 70 years of diplomatic ties. The partnership is expanding across technology, manufacturing, trade, infrastructure and clean energy, while deeper coordination on regional security and Global South priorities strengthens their growing geopolitical partnership.
India-Egypt healthcare cooperation received a significant boost with 92 Indian pharmaceutical companies participating in Pharmaconex Expo 2026. The participation highlights growing opportunities for partnerships in pharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer, research, innovation and market access. Successful vaccine collaborations between Indian and Egyptian companies further demonstrate the potential to strengthen local manufacturing and resilient healthcare supply chains. The Embassy of India in Cairo remains committed to promoting stronger and mutually beneficial partnerships in the healthcare sector.
Egyptian Foreign Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Cairo’s metro stations are increasingly becoming open spaces for cultural and artistic expression, as Egypt’s Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Culture work together to bring diverse forms of art closer to the public and promote the concept of cultural justice by making the arts accessible in citizens’ everyday spaces
The Embassy of India in Egypt, in association with, the Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is organizing a Two-Day Silk Exhibition-cum-Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) on 24-25 August 2026 in Cairo.
Indian Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh K. Reddy, said that India has undergone far-reaching transformation across multiple sectors in the decades since independence, noting that the country’s journey is no longer defined solely by economic and technological growth, but also by the aspirations of more than 1.4 billion people and a broader ambition to offer a development model for the Global South.
