Indian Ambassador to Cairo: There is close and ongoing cooperation between India and Egypt in the field of combating terrorism and extremism
The Embassy of India in Cairo organizes an exhibition titled "The Human Cost of Terrorism" to mark Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary
The Embassy of India in Cairo organized a two-day exhibition (October 2–3, 2025) titled "The Human Cost of Terrorism" at the India House in Zamalek to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, which is celebrated globally as the "International Day of Non-Violence."
On October 2, 2025, Dr. Amr El-Wardany, Secretary of Fatwa and Director of Training at Dar Al-Iftaa Al-Masriya, representing His Eminence the Grand Mufti of Egypt, graced the opening ceremony as the chief guest. The event was attended by a number of senior figures from the Egyptian government, ambassadors, former ministers, university and research center presidents, editors-in-chief of media outlets, as well as members of the diplomatic corps, UN agencies, the Indian community, and the press.
In his speech, Dr. Al-Wardani emphasized the ways in which terrorists exploit religion, politics, and society to serve their agendas, calling for collective action to eradicate extremism. He pointed to Egypt's own experience in confronting terrorism, highlighting the efforts of institutions such as Dar Al-Iftaa in countering extremist ideologies and promoting values of peace.
For his part, Suresh K. Reddy, Ambassador of India to Egypt, spoke about the scourge of terrorism and its devastating humanitarian cost, reiterating India's principled position in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and affirming India's steadfast support for the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. He also reaffirmed India's principled position on Palestine, recalling that India was among the first non-Arab countries to recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization in the 1970s, as well as the State of Palestine in 1988.
The Indian Ambassador explained that India has been a steadfast partner in providing development and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, both bilaterally and through contributions to UNRWA, with this development assistance amounting to approximately $170 million over the years. He also highlighted the close and ongoing cooperation between India and Egypt in combating terrorism and extremism.
Former Foreign Minister Ambassador Mohamed El-Orabi and former Egyptian Ambassador to India Mohamed Hegazy spoke about the values of Mahatma Gandhi and the urgent need to reject violence and extremism.
All speakers emphasized that Egypt and India have suffered from terrorism for decades, and that cooperation in combating terrorism represents an important aspect of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The guests toured the interactive exhibition, which documented major terrorist attacks in India and various regions of the world, emphasizing the core message that "terrorism anywhere is terrorism everywhere." A special section was dedicated to highlighting the depth of solidarity between India and Egypt, including President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025.
The exhibition continued on its second day, October 3, welcoming members of the Indian community and Egyptian visitors, including academics, students, and media professionals, who interacted with the displays and discussed the importance of collective resolve in confronting terrorism.
